§ Mr. Gerald HowarthTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated cost to public funds of theft of hospital stores and equipment.
§ Mrs. CurrieThe summarised accounts of regional and district health athorities in England provides a statement of losses, etc. which records losses of equipment and property in stores and in use due to theft, fraud or arson (whether proved or suspected), neglect of duty or gross carelessness. The relevant figures for 1986–87 (the latest year available) are:
£ Bedding and linen 174,121 Other equipment and property 1,403,977