Moved by
Lord Kamall
4: After Clause 4, insert the following new Clause—
“Duties in respect of research: business plan and annual report etc
(1) The National Health Service Act 2006 is amended as follows.
(2) In section 13L (duty in respect of research), after “functions,” insert “facilitate or otherwise”.
(3) In section 13T (business plan), in subsection (2)(a), after “13G” insert “, 13L”.
(4) In section 13U (annual report), in subsection (2)(c) (as amended by section 69(4) of this Act), at the appropriate place insert—
“section 13L;”.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This Clause provides that NHS England’s duty to promote research etc includes doing so by facilitating research. NHS England is also required to explain in its business plan and annual report how it proposes to discharge or has discharged its duty to facilitate or otherwise promote research etc.