Written question asked by Tim Yeo (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 February 2003. It was answered by Baroness Winterton of Doncaster (Labour) on Thursday, 13 February 2003 on behalf of the Lord Chancellor's Department.

Lord Chancellors Dept

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department, what (a) products, (b) goods and (c) services were (i) bought and (ii) sold online by his Department in each of the last five years.

Answer: Mr. Yeo: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what (a) products, (b) goods and (c) services were (i) bought and (ii) sold online by her Department in each of the last five years. [97453] Ms Rosie Winterton: My Department launched Money Claim Online on 4 February 2002. This service enables users to make claims online to recover money owed to them. Up to 28 January 2003, 16,659 claims had been issued using this service. We do not currently purchase or offer other goods or services online. However, we intend to commence pilot projects for the procurement online of forms, stationery and rail tickets in the near future.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 97453; 399 c977W;399 c973W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Government departments Internet Electronic commerce Procurement Lord Chancellor's Department Sales
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk