The Secretary of State shall have power to disseminate, by whatever means, information relating to the promotion and maintenance of health and the prevention of illness.
Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1By S.I. 1990/2639, art. 4(1)(a) certain functions of the Secretary of State specified in s. 42 are made exercisable (1.4.1991) by Health Education Board for Scotland
C2S. 42: functions transferred (27.6.2002) by S.S.I. 2002/305, art. 4(2)(f) (with art. 4(4))