Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 15 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 November 2002. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 25 November 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what is the maximum period of time that his Department's communications would be disrupted in the event of the failure of Global Crossing to continue in operation; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Matthew Taylor:: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the maximum period of time that his Department's communications would be disrupted in the event of the failure of Global Crossing to continue in operation; and if he will make a statement. [82036] Mr. Rammell: Contingency arrangements are in place to allow the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to continue to operate without disruption should Global Crossing, for any reason, withdraw their service. We are concluding work connected with service to North America and Western Europe, and for service within the United Kingdom, which will further enhance existing contingency arrangements and ensure no loss of service.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 82036; 395 c80W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Telecommunications Foreign and Commonwealth Office Global Crossing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk