HC Deb 10 July 1997 vol 297 cc608-9W
Mr. David Atkinson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his Department's timetable for dealing with the Year 2000 Computer Problem; who is in charge of the project; how many staff are working on it; what is the projected cost of resolving the problem; and whether the project is on schedule. [7146]

Mrs. Liddell

The Treasury established a year 2000 project in July 1996 with the objective of ensuring that its IT systems are, or will be, year 2000 compliant. The project is managed by the Head of IT services supported by a project team of six. Work undertaken by staff on year 2000 is in addition to their other duties.

The programme of work follows the recommended approach identified by the Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency (CCTA). In line with CCTA's milestone dates, the Treasury has carried out an audit of its systems and will be providing, by October 1997, fully costed plans for undertaking the work needed.

Any costs associated with this work will be met from within existing plans.