HC Deb 29 July 1997 vol 299 cc233-4W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what funding is presently committed from his Departmental budget for(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c) 1999–00 to resolve the year 2000 computer problem; and whether he will make a statement. [11378]

Mr. Ron Davies

There is at present no specifically dedicated budget for this purpose. The Department's main information systems platform is not affected. Remedial work needed on earlier systems is being assessed and any costs will be met from future information systems budgets.

Mr. Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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. [11382]

Mr. Davies

Present plans for expenditure are as follows:

Current Capital
1995–96 2,289,835,55 919,099.59
1996–97 2,384,779.31 1,741,681.88
1997–98 4,897,000.00 1,000,000.00
1998–99 4,897,000.00 600,000.00
1999–00 4,897,000.00 600,000.00

Expenditure on computer-related work is kept under review to ensure that it meets my Department's operational needs.

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