§ Lord Dean of Beswickasked Her Majesty's Government:
What assets will be transferred to the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service on its establishment as a body corporate under the Police Act 1997. [HL1346]
§ Lord Williams of MostynUnder the provisions of Article 4(1) of the Police Act 1997 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Order 1998, we have given notice to the Service Authority for the National 39WA Criminal Intelligence Service that certain Crown assets will be transferred to it, with effect from 1 April 1998. The transfer will be free of charge. The assets comprise:
Assets Estimated value (£000) Information technology and communications equipment 3,147 Vehicles 1,049 Furniture and miscellaneous items of office equipment 313 Technical equipment 208 Total 4,717 In addition, my right honourable friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer has given notice to the Service Authority for the National Criminal Intelligence Service that he will transfer to it, on the same day and free of charge, vehicles with an estimated value of £301,000.