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Written question asked by Lord Campbell-Savours (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 November 1996. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Tuesday, 19 November 1996 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
For what reasons it is not possible to require under the contract between Oracle and the Inland Revenue adequate back up facilities for fault correction in the CESA system. - (Holding answer 11 November 1996).
Answer

Mr. Campbell-Savours: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what reasons it is not possible to require under the contract between Oracle and the Inland Revenue adequate back-up facilities for fault correction in the computerised environment for self-assessment. [1639] Mr. Jack: [holding answer 11 November 1996]: Oracle is supplying, under contract to Electronic Data Services Ltd., the Inland Revenue's information technology partner, full back-up support for the self-assessment computer system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1639; 285 c501W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Computers Contracts for services Inland Revenue Self-assessment Electronic Data Systems