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Written question asked by John Pugh (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 December 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 December 2007. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 January 2008 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Jobcentre Plus: Computer Software

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions for what reason the personal benefit advice software provided by Jobcentre Plus is compatible with MS Windows platforms only.
Answer

The personal benefit advice software essentially mirrors that of the Department of Work and Pensions' own networked better off calculator which is available to staff, primarily within Jobcentre Plus.The better off calculator has been developed for use on the Department's standard operating platform which, along with the personal benefit advice software, is MS Windows.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
470 c1151-2W; 174090
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Software Jobcentre Plus
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk