§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what funding is presently committed from his departmental budget for(a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c) 1999–2000 to resolve the year 2000 computer problem; and if he will make a statement. [11893]
§ Ms JowellThe Department is committed to having all business critical systems fully year 2000 compliant by the central information technology unit recommended deadline and the costs of preventive and remedial action will be met from existing public expenditure survey provision. A detailed and costed action plan will be available in the autumn.