(1)Regulations may confer functions on NICE in relation to providing, or facilitating the provision of, training in connection with any matter concerning or connected with the provision of—
(a)NHS services,
(b)public health services, or
(c)social care in England.
(2)The regulations may provide that a function conferred under subsection (1)(a)—
(a)is only exercisable on the direction of the Board;
(b)is subject to directions given by the Board about NICE’s exercise of the function.
(3)The regulations may provide that a function conferred under subsection (1)(b) or (c)—
(a)is only exercisable on the direction of the Secretary of State;
(b)is subject to directions given by the Secretary of State about NICE’s exercise of the function.
(4)The regulations may provide for the imposition by NICE of charges for or in connection with the provision, or the facilitation of the provision, of training.
(5)Provision made under subsection (4) may include provision for charges to be calculated on the basis NICE considers to be the appropriate commercial basis.