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Open Source Software

Volume 456: debated on Tuesday 30 January 2007

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what percentage of his Department's computer systems use open source software; what percentage of the systems planned to be installed use such software; and whether he plans to increase the use of open source software in his Department. (111155)

The following table gives the respective position for the central Department and its agencies on current and planned use of open source software. The policy regarding any increase in use is that the Department will continue to consider open source solutions on an overall value for money basis in accordance with the Government's 2004 policy statement.

Percentage of systems using open source software

Percentage of systems planned to be installed with open source software

DfT(c)

Less than 1 per cent.

No open source systems currently planned, although new requirements will be considered against the 2004 policy statement

DVLA

33 per cent.

Figure will increase when Legacy Systems are re-engineered

DSA

0

No open source systems currently planned, although new requirements will be considered against the 2004 policy statement

HA

Less than 1 per cent.

No open source systems currently planned, although new requirements will be considered against the 2004 policy statement

VOSA

Percentage uncertain, but used in only one project (MOT computerisation)

May increase, although all software changes are subject to Siemens PFI contract.

MCGA

4 per cent. of servers—83 per cent. of systems in whole or part

Will increase, as currently planning new Ship system based on open source software

GCDA

0

No open source systems currently planned, although new requirements will be considered against the 2004 policy statement

VCA

0

Under 1 per cent.