20.—(1) A person shall not, without the consent of the Board, disclose any information obtained by him while performing duties as a member, officer or servant of, or an adviser or consultant to, the Board.
(2) A person who contravenes subsection (1) of this section shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding £100.
(3) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall prevent—
(a) disclosure of information in a report made to the Board or (on behalf of the Board) to the Minister,
(b) disclosure of information by the Board for the purpose of a scheme of research or development.
(4) A member of the Board shall not be prevented from disclosing information for the purpose of a scheme of research or development.
