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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: ICT

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 46043

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many (a) phones, (b) laptops and (c) other electronic devices have been lost by their Department since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Michael Shanks

Since 5th July 2024, officials at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero have reported the loss of 78 phones and 6 laptops. No other electronic devices have been reported as lost.

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