National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978

5(1)It shall be the duty of the Trust to obtain advice on the investment of any property held by them under this Act from a person whom the Trust reasonably believe to be qualified to give such advice by his ability in, and practical experience of, financial matters.

(2)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1), the advice referred to therein may be obtained from a person other than an officer or servant of the Trust on such terms as may be agreed between the Trust and that person.