§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if his Department has current dealings with(a) non-governmental organisations and (b) suppliers which are not millennium compliant; and on what date his Department will cease to deal with (i) non-governmental organisations and (ii) suppliers which are not millennium compliant. [20525]
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§ Angela EagleThe Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions has current dealings with many non-governmental organisations and suppliers which are not known to be millennium compliant. However, contractual arrangements stipulate Millennium compliance where this is deemed essential to the continuity of the business function or operation. The Department and its Executive Agencies are actively seeking Millennium compliance statements from suppliers where business continuity is an issue.
There are no central plans at the present time to cease dealings with organisations or suppliers that are not millennium compliant—each case is treated on its own merits. For example the Planning Inspectorate no longer purchase goods where assurances on Millennium compliance are not given.