HC Deb 13 May 1994 vol 243 cc262-3W
Mr. Mudie

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total expenditure on the aborted personnel data processing system.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The total expenditure, excluding staff and training costs, on the Department's personnel data processing system was £2.43 million.

Mr. Mudie

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment how much was paid to McDonnell Douglas in respect of (a) project supplies, (b) software development, (c) computer hardware and (d) other items connected with the personnel data processing system.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The amount paid to McDonnell Douglas, in respect of the Department's personnel data processing system, were:

(a) Project supplies £2,930
(b) Software development £782,555
(c) Computer hardware £625,202
(d) Other items £351,714