Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 14 February 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Answer of 2 February, 343 c590W, on computers, how many of his Department's staff have been disciplined for hacking incidents; and what disciplinary action was taken in each case. - (Holding answer 10 February 2000).

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 31 January 2000, Official Report, column 590W, on computers, how many of his Department's staff have been disciplined for hacking incidents; and what disciplinary action was taken in each case. [109456] Mr. Spellar [holding answer 10 February 2000]: :The incident recording system in use for the past five years does not carry details of disciplinary action taken. The recording system has however recently been modified to record when disciplinary action has been initiated but not the precise details of that action.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 344 c372W; 109456
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Disciplinary proceedings Crime Computers Staff Ministry of Defence Security Hacking