§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what computer systems his Department has brought in, for what function and at what cost for each of the last five years; and in each case whether the computer system is still in use.
§ Mr. RedwoodFull details could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, information relating to certain larger systems acquired during the past five years, all of which are still in use, is detailed in the table:
System type and function Cost £ SYSTEMS PURCHASED TO SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS PC Network Statistical Systems 193,600 (installation period 1989–94) PC Network Support for Ministerial Offices 112,400 (installation period 1989–94) PC Network Office Automation, Grant applications, Financial Monitoring 79,000 (installation period 1990–94) PC Network Office Automation, Typing Services, Records Management, Press and Publicity 274,000 (installation period 1990–94) PC Network Housing Subsidy and Grants 48,000 (installation period 1992–93) SYSTEMS PURCHASED AS A RESULT OF LEGISLATIVE OR ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES Mini Computer To assist the administration of Agricultural support in Wales 874,680 (installation May 1993. Life span estimated to be seven years) Mini Computer Personal Systems(installation May 1990. Life span estimated to be seven years) 62,180