§ 3. Mr. Thurnhamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the current estimated savings per year from computerising the Inland Revenue; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. John Moore)Major computerisation projects should produce staff savings over the next three years of 350 by April 1986, a further 1,900 by April 1987 and another 2,200 by April 1988, making a total of 4,450.
§ Mr. ThurnhamCan my hon. Friend say whether this programme is running to schedule and when we can expect completion in the north-west?
§ Mr. MooreMy hon. Friend will be delighted to know—as, I am sure, will the whole House—that the computerisation programme is running to time and to cost. It is a good illustration of the excellent co-operation between the public sector and ICL on this contract. The expectation is that the computerisation programme in the north-west will be completed in August 1987.