8.—(1) The Council must establish an inspectorate which is to consist of inspectors appointed by the Council under this paragraph.
(2) An inspector appointed by the Council under paragraph (1) has the following functions—
(a)in connection with the Council’s functions under article 4(3)(b), to enforce such standards as may be provided for by rules under article 7(1);
(b)to assist the Council in its investigation of matters to which Part 6 of this Order applies;
(c)to secure compliance by registrants and by persons carrying on a retail pharmacy business at a registered pharmacy with the provisions of Parts 3 and 4 of the Medicines Act 1968(1) (which contain provisions about dealings with medicinal products and about pharmacies) in so far as they relate to the sale and supply of medicinal products;
(d)to secure compliance by registered pharmacists and persons carrying on a retail pharmacy business with the provisions of the Poisons Act 1972(2) and the Poisons Rules;
(e)to enforce—
(i)article 38 of this Order, and
(ii)any other provisions of this Order and of rules made under this Order.
(3) An inspector is to hold and vacate office in accordance with the terms of the inspector’s appointment.
(4) The Council may pay to an inspector such remuneration, pensions, allowances, expenses or gratuities, or make such contributions or payments towards provision for such pensions, allowances or gratuities, as it may reasonably determine.