Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many thefts of his Department's property were reported in the last year; and thefts of what.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) works hard to detect and deter theft and there are robust processes in place to raise awareness of the need for vigilance in all aspects of security. Just as theft occurs in wider society, the MOD is not immune, and we actively encourage individuals to report any evidence of loss or suspicion of theft. It is important to note that in some cases of reported theft the property is later recovered. In the case of key assets however, MOD sites have a wide range of additional security measures to ensure their safety.

For the period 14 December 2022 to 14 December 2023, we have a reported 213 cases of theft broken down as follows: