§ Norman LambTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much was paid to Microsoft in licensing fees by his Department in each of the last three years; and how much has been budgeted for(a) 2003–04 and (b) 2004–05. [130676]
§ Mr. TouhigIT equipment is currently supplied to the Wales Office by Siemens Business Services under their contract with the National Assembly for Wales. Relevant licences are held by Siemens.
In the coming year, Wales Office IT equipment will be supplied by Liberata under their contract to the Department for Constitutional Affairs DCA. Relevant licences will be held by Liberata.