Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 March 2004. It was answered by David Jamieson (Labour) on Monday, 15 March 2004 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Dept for Transport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answers of 8th March 2004, 418 c1237-8W, on computerised MOT tests, under what circumstances the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency could terminate the contract.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the Answers of 8 March 2004, Official Report, columns 1237-38W, on computerised MOT tests, under what circumstances the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency could terminate the contract. [161498] Mr. Jamieson: VOSA could seek to terminate its contract with Siemens Business Services (SBS): 1. for material default by SBS which is either not capable of remedy or is not remedied within a specified period depending on the breach; 2. if SBS is or is near being insolvent; 3. if SBS undergoes a change of control which is not in VOSA's or DfT's interest; 4. if there are prolonged serious problems as a result of events outside VOSA's or SBS' control and alternative arrangements cannot be agreed. VOSA may also terminate without cause. In this case it would have to pay compensation to SBS covering its legitimate costs and for some loss of profit.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 419 c11W; 161498
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Contracts Certification ICT Motor vehicles Testing Vehicle and Operator Services Agency Siemens Business Services
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk