asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish in the Official Report the recital in the introductory part of the conveyance under which the Department of Health and Social Services holds the Sir Thomas and Lady Edith Dixon hospital, Cairndhu, Larne, Northern Ireland.

The recital is as follows:

"And whereas the Donors have agreed to convey to the Ministry [now the Department of Health and Social Services] the lands hereditaments and premises known as "Cairndhu" hereinafter more particularly described for use as a Convalescent Home or Hospital said Convalescent Home or Hospital to be known as 'The Sir Thomas and Lady Edith Dixon Hospital'".

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he is aware of any express declaration of trust inhibiting the sale of St. Thomas and Lady Edith Dixon hospital, Cairndhu, Larne; and if he will make a statement.

The conveyance under which the Department of Health and Social Services holds the Sir Thomas and Lady Edith Dixon hospital does not contain a declaration of trust in express terms. However, doubts have arisen as to the effect of the introductory recital and the matter is being referred to the Chancery court in Northern Ireland for a ruling.