§ Mr. Keith SimpsonTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many laptop computers used by Ministers, officials and special advisers in her Department have been(a) lost and (b) stolen since May 1997. [123739]
§ Clare Short(a) No laptops have been lost.
(b) Since May 1997, eight laptop computers have been stolen from DFID. Seven of these computers were stolen from DFID premises, and one from a car belonging to a member of staff.
636WThe breakdown of these thefts by year is as follows:
- 1997: Three unallocated laptops were stolen from Abercrombie House.
- 1998: Two unallocated laptops stolen from 94 Victoria Street.
- 1999: One laptop stolen from an adviser in 94VS.
- 2000: One new, but unissued laptop stolen from 94VS.
One laptop was stolen from an AH official's car.