Written question asked by Baroness Teather (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 30 January 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 February 2008. It was answered by Liam Byrne (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 September 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.

Departmental ICT

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many (a) mobile telephones, (b) personal digital assistants and (c) laptop computers issued to departmental staff were reported (i) lost, (ii) missing and (iii) stolen since 2001.

Answer: We only have accurate information for the last three years.In 2005 there were 26 mobiles recorded as lost, seven as stolen and four as missing. No personal digital assistants (PDAs) were recorded as lost, stolen or missing. three laptops were reported as lost and 11 laptops were reported as stolen.In 2006 there were seven mobiles recorded as lost and three as missing. Five PDAs were reported as lost and two were reported as stolen. Additionally, three laptops were reported as lost, one as missing and 10 as stolen.In 2007 43 mobile telephone was reported as lost and four were reported as stolen. Nine PDAs were reported as lost and three stolen. Additionally, there were three laptops reported as lost and 12 reported as stolen.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 479 c2256W; 184321
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Departmental ICT
Thursday, 13 November 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: ICT Home Office
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