Article 3 Nature and functions of the trust

The trust is established for the purpose specified in section 12A(1)(a) of the Act^f1.

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 boards) shall be to own and manage the hospital establishments or facilities known as the Victoria Infirmary, the Victoria Geriatric Unit, the Royal Samaritan Hospital and the Rutherglen Maternity Hospital, all Glasgow, including the management of the teaching and research facilities associated with these establishments and the support services related thereto.