HC Deb 31 January 2002 vol 379 cc499-500W
Patrick Mercer

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the compatibility of his Department's IT software with other Government agencies. [30831]

Dr. Moonie

The Ministry of Defence uses a range of software, both embedded in Defence equipment and in the office environment. The majority of the software products used in the office environment are commercially available and therefore potentially compatible with those used by many other organisations both inside and outside Government. The MOD has a number of electronic connections with other Government Departments with which it conducts business, including via the Government secure intranet.