Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 20 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 February 2004. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 5 February 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what elements of the new tax credits IT system will require systems testing before April; and when that systems testing will (a) commence and (b) conclude. - (Holding answer 26 January 2004).

Answer: Mr. Webb: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what elements of the new tax credits IT system will require systems testing before April; and when that systems testing will (a) commence and (b) conclude. [150533] Dawn Primarolo: [holding answer 26 January 2004]: The new tax credits IT system will be upgraded in April 2004 to allow awards for 2003-04 to be finalised and awards for 2004-05 to be renewed. This will require both new software and changes to existing software. The first stage of IT testing started in September. Further stages of testing have subsequently followed and are planned to be completed for April.

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