§ Mr. ClappisonTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) how many cases of vandalism were recorded in Benefits Agency offices in each year since 1997; and how many successful prosecutions were brought in respect of such cases; [14229]
(2) what was the approximate cost of vandalism in Benefits Agency offices in each year since 1997. [14239]
§ Mr. Nicholas Brown[holding answer 12 November 2001]: At the outset of the PRIME contract on 1 April 1998, all risk arising from vandalism and causing damage to accommodation, furniture and fittings in Benefits 154W constituency were in receipt of income-related benefits in each of the last four years. [14211]
§ Malcolm WicksThe available information is in the tables
Agency premises transferred to Land Securities Trillium. Land Securities Trillium is responsible therefore for all costs associated with their repair or replacement. Land Securities Trillium do not maintain statistics on vandalism in Benefits Agency offices.
Incidents such as criminal damage or vandalism, are referred to the police for investigation and possible prosecution.