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.