Written question asked by Gordon Marsden (Labour) on Thursday, 16 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2000. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, when he next plans to meet trade union side representatives to discuss plans for outsourcing at the Information Technology Services Agency.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security when he next plans to meet trade union side representatives to discuss plans for outsourcing at the Information Technology Services Agency. [103624] Angela Eagle: The Department has met with representatives from the Trade Union Side (TUS) at both Agency and Departmental level since the initial announcement regarding the future IS/IT Strategy for the Department. I also met with representatives of Departmental and Agency TUS on 25 November to discuss their concerns regarding the decision to outsource. Regular meetings between the Agency and the local TUS are taking place and a schedule of meetings, up to the end of March, has been agreed. A consultation framework has also been agreed between ITSA and TUS. The working relationship with the TUS in ITSA and consultation process is well established. We are being kept informed of all significant outcomes of meetings with TUS. We have no current plans to have further meetings with the TUS on this matter.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 103624; 342 c71-2W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Computers Contracts for services Department of Social Security Trade unions Information Technology Services Agency