3.—(1) The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 5(1)(a) of the Act.
(2) The trust’s functions (which include functions which the Secretary of State considers appropriate in relation to the provision of services by the trust for one or more health authorities) shall be to own and manage hospital accommodation and services at the Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, Park Royal, London NW10 7NS and manage services at associated hospitals including the management of its teaching and research facilities.