Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (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, what contingency plans he will establish in case of computer failure on 1st January 2000 in respect of the Scottish Office. - Inc ref to 307 c619-21W, 3 March 1998. (Holding answer 3 March 1998).

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what contingency plans he will establish in case of computer failure on 1 January 2000 in respect of the Scottish Office. [32746] Mr. Dewar: [holding answer 3 March 1998]: The Scottish Office is 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. The reports include information on contingency planning.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 32746; 309 c39W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Software Government departments Emergencies Planning Millennium compliance Scottish Office