National Health Service Act 2006

Powers of the Secretary of State in relation to research

13(1)The Secretary of State may conduct research, or may assist any person to conduct research, into—

(a)any matters relating to the causation, prevention, diagnosis or treatment of illness, and

(b)any such other matters connected with any service provided under this Act as the Secretary of State considers appropriate.

(2)Assistance may be given by grants or otherwise.