HC Deb 01 December 1977 vol 940 cc329-30W
Mrs. Bain

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what problems were encountered in devising an operationally viable computer system for the assessment of Schedule D liabilities;

(2) how much finance has been allocated by Her Majesty's Government to the devising of an adequate computer system for the assessment of Schedule D liabilities; and when such a system is likely to be available;

(3) what assessment has been made of the financial loss incurred by the Government in their failure to have an adequate computer system for the assessment of Schedule D liabilities installed on schedule at the accounts office in Cumbernauld New Town.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.