Written question asked by Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 25 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 June 2000. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 June 2000 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, What steps have been taken across Government departments to prevent disruption of communications by computer viruses similar to that known as the Love Bug. - Includes ref to 349 c830 and fact that copies of assessment of computer viruses and its implications, copies in Library.

Answer: Mr. Tyler: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what steps have been taken across Government Departments to prevent disruption of communications by computer viruses similar to that known as the Love Bug. [124282] Mr. Ian McCartney: Further to the hon. Member's question, dated 10 May 2000, Official Report, column 830W, we have published an assessment of computer viruses such as the Love Bug and its implications, copies of which have been placed in the Libraries of the House.

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