In exercising functions in relation to the health service, the Secretary of State must facilitate or otherwise promote—
research on matters relevant to the health service, and
the use in the health service of evidence obtained from research.
Section 1E: Duty as to research
National Health Service Act 2006 · 2006 c. 41View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 1: Promotion and provision of the health service in England
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