§ David TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1) how many incidents of verbal abuse or damage to office equipment occurred in(a) 1999–2000 and (b) 2000–01 in branches of the Employment Service; [45506]
(2) how many incidents of verbal abuse or damage to office equipment occurred in (a) 1999–2000 and (b) 2000–01 in branches of the Benefits Agency. [45505]
§ Malcolm WicksI refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Portsmouth, South (Mr. Hancock) on 13 March 2002,Official Report, column 1118W.