Amendment of article 3 of Establishment Order

2.  For article 3 of the Establishment Order (nature and functions of the trust) there shall be substituted the following article:–

“Nature and functions of the trust

3.— (1) The trust is established for the purposes 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 the Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London E9 6SR and associated premises, and there to provide hospital accommodation and services, and from there to provide community health services.”.