Written question asked by David Atkinson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 December 1996. It was answered by Ian Taylor (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 December 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: (Daily part reference c583W) What discussion he has had with the computer industry on the requirement for all appropriate products offered for sale to be clearly labelled as millennium compliant.

Answer: Mr. David Atkinson: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what discussion he has had with the computer industry on the requirement for all appropriate products offered for sale to be clearly labelled as millennium complaint; and if he will make a statement. [6669] Mr. Ian Taylor: At the Taskforce 2000 conference held on 18 October I challenged all computer companies still selling non-millennium compliant software and services to make their position clear. Following this I am pleased to note that Computing Services and Software Association, acting with Taskforce 2000, have written to all UK software suppliers. They are now making available a millennium directory of suppliers who offer services and products for the millennium date change issue.

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