§ Mr. David AtkinsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what research has been undertaken to determine the consequences of the need for those 395W computer systems that are required to be euro compliant also to be millennium compliant; and if he will make a statement on the outcome. [43940]
§ Mrs. LiddellAny systems that are date sensitive are required to be millennium compliant regardless of whether or not adaptations might be required for that system to deal with the introduction of the euro. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster carries out quarterly reviews across Government on the state of preparedness for the century date change. Copies of the returns from departments have been placed in the Library.
§ Mr. EvansTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what research the Government have carried out on the adequacy of the resources available within Government to tackle the millennium bug at the same time as reprogramming computers to deal with the introduction of the euro. [45454]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe United Kingdom will not be joining the single currency on 1 January 1999. The Millennium and the euro therefore have very different implications with regard to resources and timing. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster carries out quarterly reviews across Government on the state of preparedness for the century date change. Copies of the returns from departments have been placed in the Library.