§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what plans she has to ensure that her Department's computer systems are millennium compliant; and if she will make a statement. [1243]
Mr. BradleyThe Department's main computer systems have been fully analysed for Year 2000 compliance. Plans to complete the necessary changes are being implemented. All the major benefit and recording computer systems supporting the day-to-day delivery of Social Security will be amended by the end of 1998 to permit a full year's processing before the year 2000.
Analysis is continuing to assess the year 2000 implications for the Department's administrative, support and non IT systems.