Written question asked by Patrick Mercer (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 January 2002. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Thursday, 31 January 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the compatibility of his Department's IT software with other government agencies.

Answer: Patrick Mercer: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the compatibility of his Department's IT software with other Government agencies. [30831] Dr. Moonie: The Ministry of Defence uses a range of software, both embedded in Defence equipment and in the office environment. The majority of the software products used in the office environment are commercially available and therefore potentially compatible with those used by many other organisations both inside and outside Government. The MOD has a number of electronic connections with other Government Departments with whom it conducts business, including via the Government secure intranet.

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