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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 for how many months the IT project for the Inland Revenue's new 2003 tax credits system was assessed as red light before April 2003; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

IR classified this project as having a red risk status from July 2001. This classification reflected the large and complicated nature of the project and the necessity for project risks to be properly managed. OGC's review of the project indicated that risks were being well managed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
440 c805W;440 c805W; 19290
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Software ICT Welfare tax credits
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk