Reduced requirements under this heading relate to the procurements of fewer items of communications equipment . Non-recurrent provision under communications relates primarily to the replacement of very high frequency ( VHF ) and ultra high frequency equipment , a large portion of which will be more than six years old at 30 June 2001 , beyond economical repair or unavailable due to damage resulting from accidents ( 20 items ) , theft ( 25 items ) and wear and tear ( 472 items ) .