§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will report progress on the installation of the Customs and Excise departmental reference and information computer indicating (a) when the system was ordered, (b) when it was installed, (c) when he expects it to become operational and (d) what is the total estimated cost of the system, including software; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. HayhoeThe system was ordered on 10 May 1982, installed in October 1982 and became operational on 1 March 1983. It is at present working satisfactorily. The cost of the system was approximately £500,000.