Written question asked by David Atkinson (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 1998. It was answered by Baroness Liddell of Coatdyke (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what research has been undertaken to determine the consequences of the need for those computer systems that are required to be euro compliant also to be millennium compliant; and to comment on the outcome. - Includes ref to information in Library.

Answer: Mr. David Atkinson: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what research has been undertaken to determine the consequences of the need for those computer systems that are required to be euro compliant also to be millennium compliant; and if he will make a statement on the outcome. [43940] Mrs. Liddell: Any systems that are date sensitive are required to be millennium compliant regardless of whether or not adaptations might be required for that system to deal with the introduction of the euro. The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster carries out quarterly reviews across Government on the state of preparedness for the century date change. Copies of the returns from departments have been placed in the Library.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 314 c394-5W; 43940
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Computers Government departments Euro European currency unit Millennium compliance Research