15.—(1) An advisory body may delegate any of its functions, other than the functions specified in paragraph (2), to an expert advisory group.
(2) The functions which may not be delegated are functions of providing advice to the licensing authority in any case where the licensing authority is required to consult the advisory body under—
(a)Schedule 11 (advice and representations); and
(b)the Clinical Trials Regulations.
(3) But an advisory body may arrange for an expert advisory group to provide advice to the advisory body in relation to the performance of a function referred to in paragraph (2).