HC Deb 14 July 2003 vol 409 cc64-5W
Mr. Keetch

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the effectiveness and performance of the PAY 2000 computer system. [118284]

Mr. Caplin

[holding answer 12 June 2003]: The Pay 2000 computer system has generally performed well for both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. Some programming problems have been identified affecting some Army personnel, which are being addressed with a package of work entitled "Pay 2000 Follow on Work". In the meantime, Regimental Administrative Officers at all army units have the facility to arrange manual payment in any cases where problems are found.