Written question asked by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 1 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 November 2001. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 November 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if the new information technology systems at the Passport Agency are fully rolled out; what has been the estimated total cost of the new systems; what was the original planned cost; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Simon Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if the new information technology systems at the Passport Agency are fully rolled out; what has been the estimated total cost of the new systems; what was the original planned cost; and if he will make a statement. [13028] Angela Eagle: Yes; with the successful implementation in the Glasgow Passport Office on 5 November, the United Kingdom Passport Service's new passport issuing arrangements have been fully rolled out. As indicated in the service's 2000-01 annual accounts the estimated cost of the contracts awarded to Siemens Business Services, and Security Printing and Systems Ltd. for the new system remains at £230 million. With completion of the roll out the service will now be conducting a post implementation review which, among other things, will fully evaluate actual and planned costs. The review should be completed in early 2002.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 13028; 374 c183W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Software Costs Computers ICT Passports United Kingdom Passport Service
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk