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Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 2 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 July 2004. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 12 July 2004 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the risk of fraud in nurse banks and medical locum agencies; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the risk of fraud in nurse banks and medical locum agencies; and if he will make a statement. [182657] Mr. Hutton: No such assessment has been made but the National Health Service counter fraud and security management service is currently renewing staff bank systems with local counter fraud specialists.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
182657; 423 c935-6W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Agency nurses Fraud Employment agencies NHS Locums
Link
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