Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Allan of Hallam on Thursday, 10 June 1999 on behalf of the Information Committee.

Information Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Information Committee, when honourable Members will receive the CD-ROM version of the Official Report for the 1997-98 Parliamentary Session, and what plans he has to reduce the time taken to prepare the CD-ROM.

Answer: Mr. Webb: To ask the Chairman of the Information Committee when hon. Members will receive the CD-ROM version of the Official Report for the 1997-98 Parliamentary Session, and what plans he has to reduce the time taken to prepare the CD-ROM. [86397] Mr. Allan: The final disc of the CD-ROM of the Official Report for the 1997-98 Parliamentary Session covering the whole of the Session 1997-98 was published on 10 June 1999. Hansard in CD-ROM is not produced under the direction of the Authorities of the House and, therefore, the time taken to prepare the CD-ROM is a matter for the commercial judgment of the companies involved.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 86397; 332 c393-4W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Administration Administrative delays House of Commons Publications Official report CD-ROM