§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what contingency plans he will establish in case of failure on 1 January 2000 of computer systems in the Fire Service in Wales. [32776]
§ Mr. George Howarth[holding answer 3 March 1998]: Guidance was issued to all fire brigades in England and Wales on 7 January 1998 on contingency planning for the year 2000. A copy of this guidance has already been placed in the Library. Further information on progress has recently been sought from brigades. This will complement the ongoing review which my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster is undertaking of progress on tackling the millennium computer problem within central Government.