§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action the NHS executive has taken to safeguard its computer systems in respect of the century date change. [35369]
§ Mr. HoramPreliminary analysis of the Department of Health's own mainframe computer systems, which includes those within the national health service executive, has already been undertaken to assess the likely impact of the change of millennium. A further more detailed analysis is under way to assess fully the impact and likely costs of the change.
§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many computers are used in the NHS. [35337]
§ Mr. MilburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many trusts and health authorities have taken action to safeguard their computer systems from the year 2000 problem. [35341]
§ Mr. HoramAt present it is not known how many trusts and health authorities have taken action to safeguard their computer systems from the year 2000 problem. However, the national health service executive has taken steps to increase awareness of the problem and is marshalling best advice and guidance to assist it in taking appropriate action in good time.