§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is his latest estimate of the cost of resolving the millennium computer problem, including the embedded chip problem, in the National Health Service; how much money has been spent on this to date; and if he will make a statement. [37992]
§ Mr. Milburn[holding answer 7 April 1998]: The National Health Service Executive required health bodies to complete detailed project plans including budget estimates by 31 March 1998.
The returns are still being analysed and a statement will be issued in due course.
§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what estimates his Department has made of the likely total cost to the National Health Service in achieving medical equipment compliance with the millennium bug; [37996]
(2) what extra resources will be made available to the National Health Service in tackling the problem of millennium compliance. [37997]
§ Mr. Milburn[holding answer 8 April 1998]: The National Health Service Executive required bodies to complete detailed project plans including budget estimates by 31 March 1998.
The returns are still being analysed and a statement will be issued in due course.
§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of the total cost to the NHS of achieving millennium compliance. [38061]
§ Mr. Milburn[holding answer 8 April 1998]: The National Health Service Executive required health bodies to complete detailed project plans including budget estimates by 31 March 1998.
The returns are still being analysed and a statement will be issued in due course.