§ 29. Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest estimate of the capital cost of the computerisation of PAYE; and when the programme will be completed.
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§ Mr. BiffenThe target date for completion of the PAYE computer project in the feasibility study now under consideration is 1987. The current estimate of total gross expenditure between now and then, mainly on staff, accommodation, equipment and software is of the order of £140 million to £150 million at today's prices. Approximately £30 million of the gross amount relates to the cost of running the new computerised system as it becomes operational in each region. In addition, staff savings of some £50 million would be expected to accrue over the period.