HC Deb 25 January 1995 vol 253 c250W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many health trusts hired private detectives in the last year; for what purpose; at what cost; and if she will make a statement.

Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Health in what circumstances regional health authorities may make use of private detectives; and what guidelines her Department has issued on their use.

Mr. Sackville

The information requested is not available centrally. It is the responsibility of each health authority and trust, after seeking appropriate advice, to consider the circumstances under which they would wish to take such action.