Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 17 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 2002. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 20 June 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what penalities have been paid under the strategic partnership contract with EDS as a result of recent problems with the facilities for submitting self-assessment tax returns over the internet; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Matthew Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what penalties have been paid under the strategic partnership contract with EDS as a result of recent problems with the facilities for submitting self- assessment tax returns over the internet; and if he will make a statement. [63207] Dawn Primarolo: No penalties have been paid under the strategic partnership with EDS as a result of recent problems with the facilities for submitting self-assessment tax returns over the internet.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 387 c454-5W; 63207
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Contracts ICT Income tax Fines Internet Self-assessment Electronic Data Systems
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk