HC Deb 29 July 1997 vol 299 c141W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what is his estimate of total departmental expenditure on computer-related current and capital work for(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98, (d) 1998–99 and (e) 1999–00; and if he will make a statement. [11387]

Dr. David Clark

Estimates of the total departmental expenditure on computer-related work by the Cabinet Office, the Office of Public Service and its agencies and the Central Office of Information are:

£ million
1995–96 1996–97 1997–98
Current 3.25 4.78 5.56
Capital 4.15 4.89 3.55
Total 7.40 9.67 9.11

Expenditure plans for 1998–99 and 1999–00 have not yet been finalised.