§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to the answer of 29 January 2002,Official Report, column 253–54W, on stolen equipment, whether the computer equipment stolen from his Department was (a) new and unused and (b) used; and what was the nature of the data stored on such items in each case. [42647]
The Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of StateOf the PCs and laptops stolen, 12 were new and unused. With regard to the used equipment, the data stored on the PCs would be limited to software, as files were stored on network servers. Laptops held software data and files; however, none of the files were of a sensitive nature.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 29 January 2002,Official Report, columns 253–54W, on stolen equipment, what criminal proceedings have been undertaken for cases of theft against his Department, stating in each case (a) whether the proceedings (i) led to a criminal conviction and (ii) were unsuccessful, (b) the cost incurred by his Department in pursuing a conviction and (c) the value of items recovered; and if he will make a statement. [41499]
The Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of StateInternal investigations of each reported case are carried out; however, to date no criminal proceedings have been undertaken in relation to any of the thefts recorded. None of the items has been recovered.