§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the readiness of his Department's information technology projects for the start of income tax self-assessment in April 1997. [31782]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 7 June 1996]: The information technology system for self-assessment is being developed in the form of a number of related tranches. Their readiness to perform the task of delivering self-assessment will be assessed on a continuing basis as software testing is undertaken during the remainder of this year and the early part of 1987.
§ Mr. BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the likely cost overrun on the information technology projects associated with the move to income tax self-assessment; and if he will make a statement. [31791]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 7 June 1996]: The Inland Revenue is keeping costs to completion of the information technology projects under continuous review. These costs remain within budget.