In relation to items on loan from the ACT Government and Assembly library:

How many items are currently unaccounted for in the Assembly Library.

What is the approximate value of these items.

What is the breakdown between (a) overdue loans and (b) missing items.

What steps are being taken to ensure that adequate security is maintained for the Library's resources.

Mr Wood: The answer to the member's questions is as follows:

100 at 22 February 2002.

$442.97.

(3)(a) 65.

(3)(b) 35.

(4) The Library's security system has been checked and no one is able to gain access to the library out of opening hours. Most losses are sustained when eligible borrowers fail to return items. Normal follow-up practices apply.