Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 1998. It was answered by Donald Dewar (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if the pilot study of computer millennium compliance in respect of Historic Scotland has been completed; what conclusions have been drawn; when millennium compliance will be achieved; at what cost to public funds. - Includes ref to 3 March 1998 at 307 c619-21W.

Answer: Mr. Ancram: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the pilot study of computer millennium compliance in respect of Historic Scotland has been completed; what conclusions have been drawn; when millennium compliance will be achieved; at what cost to public funds; and if he will make a statement. [32757] Mr. Dewar: [holding answer 3 March 1998]: Historic Scotland are currently participating in the quarterly progress reporting of Year 2000 compliance activities described to the House on 3 March 1998, Official Report, columns 619-21, by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. These reports include information on progress made by Historic Scotland towards achieving millennium compliance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 32757; 309 c35W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Costs Executive agencies Millennium compliance Scottish Office Historic Scotland
Contains statistics: Yes