§ Mr. IngramTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the cost effects of the millennium date change on the computer systems operated by his Department. [2615]
§ Mr. HanleyIn line with central guidance, this Department has completed an initial study which shows that up to 60 per cent. of its software applications may be affected. Further study is taking place to determine the risks and costs. The Overseas Development Administration is taking similar action. We estimate that all problems will be resolved and that systems will be fully 2000-resilient by 31 March 1999.