HC Deb 28 January 2003 vol 398 cc829-30W
Mr. Webb

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many cases of computer misuse there were in his

Unauthorised access to computer material Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of further offences Unauthorised modification of computer material
Incidents Disciplined Incidents Disciplined Incidents Disciplined
1998 1 1 0 0 0 0
1999 4 2 5 0 3 0
2000 6 1 1 1 3 1
2001 10 0 0 0 2 1
2002 5 0 1 0 1 0

The totals for disciplinary action are only those recorded at the time of the incident; there may have been subsequent action, but such numbers are not readily available under current reporting arrangements, and such additional information could be provided only at disproportionate cost. A new system of reporting is being introduced with effect from 1 April 2003. This will enable detailed data to be retrieved more readily in future years.

Mr. Ingram

Since April 2002, the Department has taken a number of steps to improve both the ability to track consignments and to measure the performance of our re-supply systems including the procurement of an interim system which will improve our consignment tracking capability and ability to measure the achievement of delivery targets, and facilitate better operations with coalition partners. In the longer term we are developing a programme which will consolidate the information from individual systems through the Department and further improve consignment tracking within the supply chain.