13Pre-requisites of registration
(1)The Secretary of State shall not issue a certificate of registration unless he is satisfied—
(a)that the person proposing to carry on the hospital is a fit person for this purpose, having regard to his age, conduct and any other relevant consideration;
(b)that the premises are fit to be used for a private hospital;
(c)that neither the hospital nor any premises to be used in connection therewith consist of or include works executed in contravention of section 12(1) of the [1976 c. 83.] Health Services Act 1976;
(d)that the arrangements proposed for patients are suitable and adequate; and
(e)that the medical and nursing staff proposed is adequate for the hospital and is suitably trained and qualified.
(2)Nothing in the foregoing provisions of this Part of this Act shall be construed as requiring the Secretary of State to issue a certificate of registration under section 12 of this Act.