To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions 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. [11898]

To date, committed resources primarily relate to internal staff working in line with CCTA guidance to produce detailed, costed plans by October 1997. These plans will inform decisions on budgetary commitments necessary to meet target dates for corrective work. It is expected that costs will be met from existing public expenditure survey provision.