§ Mr. SwayneTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what advice has been issued to(a) health authorities and (b) NHS trusts regulating requirements for disaster recovery strategies in the event of massive computer failure; and if he will make a statement. [156142]
§ Mr. DenhamThe National Health Service information authority has published comprehensive guidance on information security management methods, including business continuity management, to NHS health authorities and trusts within the generic United Kingdom standard BS7799 part 1 and related NHS documentation. These are available from the authority and also online from the authority's website to all NHS staff.