HC Deb 19 June 1978 vol 952 cc28-9W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Minister for the Civil Service, in the light of the report entitled "The Longer Term Review of Administrative Computing in Central Government", what steps are being taken to ensure the minimisation of risks due to industrial action or the withdrawal of labour.

Mr. Charles R. Morris

It would not be in the public interest to disclose the plans the Government have for maintaining, as far as possible, essential services including computing in the event of such contingencies as mechanical breakdown, or staff absence caused by sickness, industrial action or other reasons. These plans are kept continually under review.