§ Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the progress of the Sirius project; and what contingency plans his Department has for the project not being completed on schedule. [53483]
§ Angela EagleThe information technology 2000 contract, placed with the Sirius consortium, provides the Home Office with information technology and related services. It has been providing the Department with information technology since 5 February 2001, and is 143W expected to do so until February 2011. Business continuity plans are in place and kept under regular review.