12(1)The Secretary of State may—E+W
F1(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(b)carry on such F2... activities as in his opinion can conveniently be carried on in conjunction with [F3a microbiological service provided under section 2A].
F4(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3)Charges may be made for services or materials supplied.
(4)A power under this paragraph may be exercised both for the purposes of the health service and for other purposes.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 1 para. 12(1)(a) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 17(12)(a)(i), 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F2Word in Sch. 1 para. 12(1)(b) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 17(12)(a)(ii), 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F3Words in Sch. 1 para. 12(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 17(12)(a)(iii), 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F4Sch. 1 para. 12(2) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), ss. 17(12)(b), 306(4); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)