HC Deb 02 April 1985 vol 76 c588W
Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the estimated operational life of the new computer facility installed at the civilian pay and record office in Portsmouth; and at what cost this facility is to be installed.

Mr. Butler

The normal estimated operational life for a computer facility of the type to be installed at CPRO Portsmouth is 10 years, though it has often proved economic to replace equipment sooner. The cost of the new computer facility will be just over £1 million.

Mr. Hancock

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions have taken place between his Department and other organisations concerning proposals to offer for tender to private contractors work currently undertaken by the civilian pay and records office Portsmouth.

Mr. Butler

None. There are no proposals to offer for tender to private contractors work currently undertaken by the CPRO Portsmouth.