§ Lord Newallasked the Chairman of Committees:
What is the total number and value of thefts from the House of Lords during the summer Recess in each of 1994 and 1995; and whether any insurance payments have been received in compensation.
§ The Chairman of Committees (Lord Boston of Faversham)During the summer Recess of 1994 there were four thefts in the House of Lords; the total value of property stolen was £1,400. During the summer Recess of 1995 there were six thefts in the House of Lords. The total value of property stolen was £5,203.83.
No insurance payments have been received, as the House of Lords does not insure its property against theft.