Written question asked by Edward Leigh (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 November 2004. It was answered by Chris Leslie (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 November 2004 on behalf of the Department for Constitutional Affairs.

Dept for Constitutional Affairs

Question: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, pursuant to the 44th report from the Committee of Public Accounts, Session 2002-03, whether the Libra Project is being delivered on (a) time and (b) budget; and what steps the Department has taken to ensure that outcome.

Answer: Mr. Leigh: To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs pursuant to the 44th report from the Committee of Public Accounts, Session 2002-03, whether the Libra Project is being delivered on (a) time and (b) budget; and what steps the Department has taken to ensure that outcome. [200053] Mr. Leslie: Libra IT infrastructure was delivered two months early--in September 2003. The development of the Libra case management software is, however, taking longer than anticipated. We are working with our suppliers to establish a firm schedule for deployment and expect to be able to confirm this before Christmas. Precise costs depend on rollout timing, but the Department expects to manage any changes within its overall allocation and without any increase in the amount paid for the software.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 200053; 428 c85-6W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Contracts Software Costs Computers ICT Procurement Magistrates' courts
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