Written question asked by Ian McCartney (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 February 1997. It was answered by Ray Powell (Labour) on Thursday, 20 February 1997 on behalf of the Accommodation and Works Committee.

Accommodation and Works Select Committee

Question: If he will list the cost and number of items of equipment and furniture that (a) have been stolen and (b) are otherwise unaccounted for from the House during the past 12 months, listing by name any such items valued at £5,000 or more, and showing information technology material separately.

Answer: Mr. Ian McCartney: To ask the Chairman of the Accommodation and Works Committee if he will list the cost and number of items of equipment and furniture that (a) have been stolen and (b) are otherwise unaccounted for from the House during the past 12 months, listing by name any such items valued at £5,000 or more, and showing information technology material separately. [17058] Sir Raymond Powell: Some 12 items valued in total at approximately £10,000 have been reported stolen or otherwise unaccounted for in the House of Commons during the past 12 months. Of these, two were IT equipment. No item was valued at £5,000 or more.

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