Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 July 2002. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what steps are being taken to ensure that teachers who take home school/LEA IT equipment for their work do not have to insure such equipment with their own private home and contents policies.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what steps are being taken to ensure that teachers who take home school/LEA IT equipment for their work do not have to insure such equipment with their own private home and contents policies. [68204] Mr. Miliband: The Government have no plans to legislate on the insurance of IT equipment owned by schools or LEAs. In cases where there is an understanding that a teacher uses such equipment at home for professional purposes, we would not expect him or her to have to cover loss or accidental damage to the equipment while at home or travelling to and from work.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 68204; 389 c378W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: ICT Insurance Local education authorities Schools Teachers Home insurance
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk