Written question asked by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 12 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 October 2003. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 October 2003 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, how much was paid to Microsoft in licensing fees by his Department in each of the last three years; and how much has been budgeted for (a) 2003-04 and (b) 2004-05.

Answer: Norman Lamb: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how much was paid to Microsoft in licensing fees by his Department in each of the last three years; and how much has been budgeted for (a) 2003-04 and (b) 2004-05. [130676] Mr. Touhig: IT equipment is currently supplied to the Wales Office by Siemens Business Services under their contract with the National Assembly for Wales. Relevant licences are held by Siemens. In the coming year, Wales Office IT equipment will be supplied by Liberata under their contract to the Department for Constitutional Affairs DCA. Relevant licences will be held by Liberata. [Continued in column 177W]

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 130676; 411 c176W;411 c198W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Software Finance Fees and charges Licensing Expenditure Government departments Wales Office Microsoft
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk