The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, its functions and procedure

Agency arrangements and provision of services
8B
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).
Ss. 8B-8D inserted (6.4.2009 for specified purposes, 1.10.2009 in so far as not already in force) by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (c. 22), ss. 8, 68(2); S.I. 2009/479, art. 2 (with art. 7 Sch.); S.I. 2009/2232, art. 2(b)