9.— (1) The Society shall have all such powers as are necessary or expedient for the performance by it of its functions.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1) or section 7 or 8, the Society may—

(a) carry out or commission research into and evaluation of—

(i) education and training (including the formulation and testing of experimental curricula),

(ii) examination and assessment processes,

(b) keep and publish statistics,

in relation to pharmacy.