(1)The Central Council and the National Boards may each charge such fees, in respect of such matters, as are determined by them respectively with the approval of the Secretary of State, including fees in connection with the training, qualification, examination and certification of nurses, midwives and health visitors.
(2)Fees received by the Council and Boards shall be applied to defray the expenses of the Council and Boards respectively.
(3)The Secretary of State may make grants to the Council and the Boards towards expenses incurred, or to be incurred, by them with the approval of the Secretary of State in connection with—
(a)the promotion by the Council and Boards of improvements in the education and training of nurses, midwives and health visitors;
(b)the performance by the National Boards of their duties under section 6(1)(a) and (b) above;
(c)the coming into force (whether in whole or part) of any provision of the [1992 c. 16.] Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act 1992.
(4)Any sums required by the Secretary of State for making grants under subsection (3) shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament.