To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what the cost was to the Department of Education of vandalism at educational establishments in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement. (78503)

The cost of repairing vandalism met by each education and library board in controlled and maintained schools in the last three years is as follows:

The information for voluntary grammar and grant maintained integrated schools is not readily available and is being requested. I will write to the hon. Lady with the information as soon as possible.