The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, its functions and procedure

8BF1Agency arrangements and provision of services

1

Arrangements may be made between the Authority and a government department, a public authority or the holder of a public office (“the other authority”) for—

a

any functions of the Authority to be exercised by, or by members of the staff of, the other authority, or

b

the provision by the other authority of administrative, professional or technical services to the Authority.

2

Arrangements under subsection (1)(a) do not affect responsibility for the carrying-out of the Authority's functions.

3

Subsection (1)(a) does not apply to any function of making subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the Interpretation Act 1978).