§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on prescription fraud. [26697]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThe responsibility for detecting and preventing fraud in the NHS in Wales lies with Health Authorities. To assist with the detection and prosecution of fraud in the Family Health Services, including prescription fraud, I announced on 26 November the establishment of a new anti-fraud unit within the Welsh Health Common Services Authority. My officials are now working closely with Health Authorities and WHCSA to produce detailed plans of action for combating fraud in the FHS. When complete, these plans will be published.