§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what precautions are taken to prevent the theft of equipment from his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 30 January 1991]: All departmental staff have a duty to prevent and report loss. The measures prescribed in the Manual of Government Accounting are fully implemented. In addition a range of physical precautions is in force. Security guards are, for example, instructed to challenge persons leaving buildings with items of equipment. Some equipment is indelibly marked as the property of the Department.