§ Lord Lairdasked Her Majesty's Government:
Which of the health trusts in Northern Ireland bank with the Bank of Ireland; how much was paid to the Bank of Ireland in fees and charges by health trusts in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years; and when the bank accounts of these trusts are due to be renewed. [HL408]
§ The Lord President of the Council (Baroness Amos)All 19 health trusts in Northern Ireland bank with the Bank of Ireland.
No bank fees or charges were paid to the Bank of Ireland by any health trust in any of the past five years.
The bank accounts of these trusts are due to be renewed on 1 September 2005. There is an option in the contract with the Bank of Ireland to extend it for a further two years.