§ Dr. StoateTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what steps he has taken to ensure that the computer systems in use by the West Kent Health Authority are millennium compliant and that hospital and health provision will not be affected on 1 January 2000; [89185]
(2) what steps he has taken to ensure that the computer systems in use by the Kent Ambulance Service are millennium compliant and that emergency services will not be affected on 1 January 2000. [89184]
§ Mr. DenhamDetailed local arrangements for the National Health Service and social services in planning for winter 1999–2000 including the millennium period were set out in a joint circular to the National Health Service and Social Services (LAC(99)15) in April 1999. Copies are available in the Library.
397WKent Ambulance NHS Trust and West Kent Health Authority are making good progress towards ensuring year 2000 compliance.
Progress is monitored quarterly by the National Health Service Executive to ensure robust arrangements are in place to deliver services for the coming winter including the millennium period