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Computers (Century Date Change)

Volume 299: debated on Thursday 31 July 1997

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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what funding is presently committed from his departmental budget for (a) 1997–98, (b) 1998–99 and (c) 1999–2000 to resolve the year 2000 computer problem; and if he will make a statement. [11894]

The cost of preventive and remedial action on year 2000 will be met from existing public expenditure survey provision. The Department is following the guidance published by CCTA. A detailed and costed action plan is being drawn up.