Written question asked by Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 8 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 January 2004. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 15 January 2004 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether negotiations between his Department and Microsoft regarding future licensing arrangements have been completed; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Norman Lamb: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether negotiations between his Department and Microsoft regarding future licensing arrangements have been completed; and if he will make a statement. [147552] Mr. Ingram: The Ministry of Defence has now completed negotiations with Microsoft regarding the continuation of future licensing arrangements for a range of software products (the `Enterprise Agreement'). However, formal signature has not been completed at this stage. The new licensing arrangements will deliver savings to the Department and will come into effect in April 2004.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 416 c822W;416 c819W; 147552
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Software Fees and charges Licensing Government departments Ministry of Defence Microsoft
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk