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Written question asked by Lord Campbell of Pittenweem (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 February 1995. It was answered by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Friday, 24 February 1995 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
How many people have been prosecuted for crimes of dishonesty involving works of art kept in Ministry of Defence properties in the last 20 years for which information is available. - Inc fact that there have been eight cases in past five years. Info on number of prosecutions could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
255 c381-2W;255 c379-80W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Artworks Government departments Prosecutions Ministry of Defence Theft
Contains statistics
Yes