Part 1Research in Arts and Humanities

10Research in arts and humanities

I11

The Secretary of State may—

a

carry out or support research in the arts and humanities,

b

disseminate the results of research in the arts and humanities,

c

further the practical application of the results of research in the arts and humanities,

d

establish advisory bodies for the purpose of assisting the Secretary of State in matters connected with research in the arts and humanities, and

e

if the Secretary of State establishes such a body, appoint its members on terms which include the payment of remuneration, allowances or pension benefits to or in respect of them.

I32

The National Assembly for Wales (in this Act referred to as “the Assembly”) may, in relation to Wales,—

a

carry out or support research in the arts and humanities,

b

disseminate the results of research in the arts and humanities,

c

further the practical application of the results of research in the arts and humanities,

d

establish advisory bodies for the purpose of assisting the Assembly in matters connected with research in the arts and humanities, and

e

if the Assembly establishes such a body, appoint its members on terms which include the payment of remuneration, allowances or pension benefits to or in respect of them.

I23

The Scottish Ministers may, in relation to Scotland,—

a

carry out or support research in the arts and humanities,

b

disseminate the results of research in the arts and humanities,

c

further the practical application of the results of research in the arts and humanities,

d

establish advisory bodies for the purpose of assisting the Scottish Ministers in matters connected with research in the arts and humanities, and

e

if the Scottish Ministers establish such a body, appoint its members on terms which include the payment of remuneration, allowances or pension benefits to or in respect of them.

I14

The Northern Ireland Department having responsibility for higher education may, in relation to Northern Ireland,—

a

carry out or support research in the arts and humanities,

b

disseminate the results of research in the arts and humanities,

c

further the practical application of the results of research in the arts and humanities,

d

establish advisory bodies for the purpose of assisting the Department in matters connected with research in the arts and humanities, and

e

if the Department establishes such a body, appoint its members on terms which include the payment of remuneration, allowances or pension benefits to or in respect of them.