Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether theft of a Minister’s personal possessions while on official business is covered by Departmental insurance.

Government departments do not generally purchase commercial insurance cover except in the most exceptional circumstances.

Instead, each government department, in accordance with Treasury guidance, carries its own risk and meets any valid liabilities arising.

In the event of loss or theft of personal effects whilst travelling on official duty, claims will be considered on a case-by-case basis having regard to normal terms and conditions of service.