§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport how many laptop computers used by Ministers, officials and special advisers in his Department have been(a) lost and (b) stolen since May 1997. [123732]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 25 May 2000]: Since May 1997, five laptops have been lost. None have been stolen or reported stolen. None of the laptops were used by Ministers or special advisers.