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Written question asked by Jo Platt (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Hart of Tenby (Conservative) on Monday, 21 October 2019 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Public Sector: Software

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 5 September 2019 to Question 284390 on Public Sector: Computer Software, whether (a) his Department and (b) the GDS is monitoring the number and proportion of public sector computers transitioning from Windows 7 prior to the end of the support date.

Answer

Individual technology choices and volumes purchased rest with individual departments

The Cabinet Office will soon start work on an audit to allow for a more comprehensive and consistent approach to reviewing legacy IT in government and will support departments to understand their legacy systems and any risks associated with those systems.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1139
Session
2019-19
Related items
Public Sector: Software
Thursday, 5 September 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Software Public sector
Link
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