House of Lords: Computer Office

HL Deb 18 October 2004 vol 665 cc71-2WA

Lord Williams of Elvel

asked the Chairman of Committees:

Who is responsible for the House of Lords Computer Office; and what is the line of responsibility. [HL4418]

The Chairman of Committees (Lord Brabazon of Tara)

The Computer Officer has day-to-day responsibility for the House of Lords Computer Office. He reports to the Reading Clerk, as the Management Board member responsible for Information Services, who in turn reports to the Clerk of the Parliaments. The strategic direction of the Computer Office is guided at official level by the Information Technology Steering Group with input from the Information Committee. The overall budget for the office is approved by the House Committee.