§ Mr. Andrew HargreavesTo ask the Lord President of the Council how many thefts were reported in the Palace of Westminster in 1989 and 1990; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacGregorThirty-seven and 66 respectively. Each report of property stolen is vigorously followed up by the police. The amount of property stolen would be considerably reduced if articles of value were secured and desks and filing cabinets locked when offices are left unattended.