§ Mr. StottTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost of setting up the computer information system for the management of further education in Northern Ireland; and how much the Government are spending maintaining this system.
§ Mr. HanleyThe total cost of the project, which was completed on 30 September 1992, was £3,704,000. The222W Department of Education is making available £125,000 during the period 1 October 1992 to 31 March 1993 for ongoing support for the project, including hardware and software maintenance costs. From 1 April 1993, support costs amounting to some £250,000 per annum will be met by the education and library boards.