§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Prime Minister what action she intends to take to ensure that losses, theft and fraud in the National Health Service are duly recorded and properly accounted for in the National Health Service accounts for 1984–85.
§ The Prime MinisterI am aware of my hon. Friend's interest in this matter, and I entirely agree that there should be a full and proper account for the use of public money and property. I understand that changes have been introduced, with effect from 1 April 1984 in the form of the NHS accounts with the intention of ensuring that all identified losses, including discrepancies and unexplained issues of equipment and property, are recorded in the accounts.