HC Deb 19 April 2004 vol 420 cc374-5W
Bob Spink

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to update computer(a) hardware and (b) software standard packages used in his Department. [166361]

Dawn Primarolo

Inland Revenue, Customs and Excise and HM Treasury all aim to ensure that their standard computer software and hardware is maintained at versions which reflect business needs, and which are consistent with industry norms. All three departments have a policy of replacing older mainstream hardware as part of ongoing refreshment programmes.