To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what is his estimate of total departmental expenditure on computer-related current and capital work for (a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97, (c) 1997–98, (d) 1998–99 and (e) 1999–2000; and if he will make a statement. [11388]

[holding answer 29 July 1997]: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport's expenditure on computer-related work in 1995–96 was £1,126,000 current and £602,000 capital. In 1996–97, current expenditure was £1,138,000 and capital was £837,000. The budget for 1997–98 is for current expenditure of £1,261,000 and capital expenditure of £549,000. The information systems budget for future years is under review as part of the Department's current spending review process.