§ 33. Mr. Freemanasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the annual cost of vandalism to, and theft from, schools.
§ Mr. Chris PattenInformation about the cost of vandalism and theft in schools is not collected centrally. I accept that the problem is a serious one, and the Department has commissioned a one-year research study to assess the extent and cost of vandalism and to suggest cost-effective and practical solutions.