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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Marland (Conservative). It was answered by Baroness Crawley (Labour) on Thursday, 8 April 2010.


Government Information Communication Technology Projects

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance has been given by the Cabinet Office to prevent Government Information Communication Technology projects going over budget.
Answer

My Lords, the Cabinet Office refers those responsible for projects in departments to the Office of Government Commerce—an office of Her Majesty’s Treasury—for project and programme management guidance. The Office of Government Commerce is the centre of excellence for project and programme management, and is accountable for guidance and control mechanisms.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
718 c1655-6 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Costs ICT Government departments Procurement Cabinet Office
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk