6The Secretary of State's duty as to researchE+W
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After section 1D of the National Health Service Act 2006 insert—
“1EDuty as to research
In exercising functions in relation to the health service, the Secretary of State must promote—
(a)research on matters relevant to the health service, and
(b)the use in the health service of evidence obtained from research.”
Commencement Information
I1S. 6 in force at 1.4.2013 by S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)