The main aim of the Executive’sNHS counter fraud policy is to seek to minimise losses to the NHS in the first instanceby deterring potential fraudsters, rather than attempt to recoup losses by detection/investigationafter fraud against the NHS has taken place.The information requested isdetailed in the tables: Summary of Instances of Theft, Fraud, Arson and WilfulDamage Reported to the Scottish Executive by NHS Boards for Financial Years 1999-2000 to 2004-2005 and Summary of Numbers of Cases Concerning Fraud andOther Irregularities Where Investigations Have been Carried Out by NHSScotland CounterFraud Services from 1...