# The Microbiological Research Authority (Establishment and Constitution) Order 1994, Article 3: Functions of the Authority


(1) Subject to and in accordance with such directions as the Secretary of State may give to the Authority, the Authority shall perform on behalf of the Secretary of State —
(a) such of her functions with respect to the powers conferred by section 5(2)(c) of the Act as are specified in paragraph (2) of this article;
(b) such other of those functions as she may direct the Authority to perform on her behalf; and
(c) her functions under section 5(2A) so far as they relate to the functions mentioned in sub-paragraphs (a) and (b) of this paragraph.
(2) The functions referred to in paragraph (1) of this article are—
(a) to provide such advice and assistance as may be required by bodies exercising functions on behalf of the Crown for the protection of persons against microbiological hazards;
(b) to conduct research and development with a view to maintaining and enhancing technological capacity to provide that advice and assistance.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1994/603/article/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/microbiological-research-authority-establishment-and-constitution-order-1994/article-3
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