HC Deb 20 January 1993 vol 217 c320W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what action is taken when there is a prima facie case that funds or assets of the NHS have been obtained improperly by(a) a member of the general public, (b) NHS staff, (c) executive directors, (d) non-executive directors and (e) chairmen; and if she will make a statement.

Dr. Mawhinney

Health bodies maintain standing orders supported by standing financial instructions. These should identify the action to be taken in the event of loss of national health service funds or assets. Statutory auditors review these documents as part of their annual audit. The action to be taken where funds or assets appear to have been lost will depend on the circumstances of the case.