HL Deb 30 November 2000 vol 619 c162WA
The Earl of Northesk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

For how long the search engine on the Cabinet Office website has been off-line; and when it can be expected to be operational again. [HL4707]

Lord Falconer of Thoroton

The search engine on the Cabinet Office website has been disabled since 14 June 2000, as a consequence of the site being hacked. This incident prompted a police inquiry and a fundamental review of website security. The review is ongoing, and the restoration of the search engine is included in the resultant programme of work to enhance the security and quality of the Cabinet Office website. We hope to have the search engine restored by the end of December 2000.