§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list those items valued at more than £25 stolen or lost from his Department since 1 May 1997; and if he will make a statement. [27803]
§ Angela Eagle[holding answer 5 February 1998]: The total value of those items valued at more than £25 each that have been stolen or lost from my Department and its Agencies since 1 May 1997 is £15,427. The cases comprise 16 items of IT equipment, one electronic stapler, one dictating machine, one portable telephone, 16 pagers, nine radios, two sets of clothing and one pair of binoculars.