§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to his answer of 20 June,Official Report, column 48, if the policy arising from the DISC network policy project is currently being used by his Department; and if he will list the agencies which are using it.
§ Mr. KeyAll data communications services currently in use in the Department and its agencies are consistent with the policy. The Central Transport Group, Marine Safety Agency and Transport Research Laboratory have commenced the procurement of common data communications services in accordance with the furtherance of the policy. The Highways Agency and Vehicle Inspectorate executive agency are currently conducting wide-ranging reviews of their requirements, including data communications, and are using the policy in assessing and selecting716W options. The remaining agencies will use the policy similarly in considering their on-going and future requirements.