§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to ensure that his Department's computer systems are millennium compliant; and if he will make a statement. [1247]
§ Mr. MilburnThe Department has carried out an inventory of all its computer systems and has produced an initial high level plan to address the problem. Testing for Year 2000 compliance will start in June. A fully costed, timed and prioritised programme of remedial work will be prepared in the Autumn.