Written question asked by David Rendel (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 12 January 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 January 1999. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 18 January 1999 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what are the estimated costs to the Contributions Agency associated with clearing the current backlogs which have occurred as a result of delays in implementing the NIRS II system. - Inc fact that information is not available.

Answer: Mr. Rendel: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what are the estimated costs to the Contributions Agency associated with clearing the current backlogs which have occurred as a result of delays in implementing the NIRS II system. [65992] Mr. Timms: The information is not available. The Department's Agencies involved and Andersen Consulting have been working to an agreed plan to stabilise the system. As many of the milestones in this plan have been achieved recovery plans are now being drawn up. This planning needs to be progressed further before a cost can be associated to the recovery exercise.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 323 c375W; 65992
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Software Costs Computers Administrative delays Social Security Contributions Agency