Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 November 1998. It was answered by Doug Henderson (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the armed services will be charging (a) local authorities, (b) health authorities and (c) other organisations which request them to be on standby over the millennium to deal with consequences of the millennium bug.

Answer: Mr. Brake: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if the armed services will be charging (a) local authorities, (b) health authorities and (c) other organisations which request them to be on standby over the millennium to deal with consequences of the millennium bug. [59587] Mr. Doug Henderson: HM Treasury rules for Government Accounting require my Department to raise charges when carrying out activities other than our central defence tasks. Accordingly, if military assistance were to be provided to health organisations or other organisations charges would be raised. These charges would vary according to the circumstances, and may be waived altogether in cases involving immediate danger to human life.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 319 c631-2W;319 c632W; 59587
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Armed forces Computers Civilians Fees and charges Millennium compliance Military aid