Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 13 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2005. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Friday, 2 December 2005 on behalf of the Treasury.
Tax Credits
- Question
- To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what guarantees were (a) sought from and (b) given by EDS in respect of the tax credits IT project within one month of the introduction of the new tax credits system in 2003; and if he will make a statement;
- Answer
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Before the IT system supporting tax credits went into live running on 7 April 2003, the Inland Revenue received assurances and commitments from EDS that the IT system would be available and performing as expected, and would be fit for the purpose of supporting tax credits.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 440 c804W;440 c804W; 19286
- Session
- 2005-06
- Related items
- Subjects
- Software ICT Welfare tax credits Electronic Data Systems
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