Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 February 2021 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Monday, 1 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
Post Office: Fujitsu
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what plans the Post Office has to seek financial compensation from Fujitsu in response to the costs incurred in the civil litigation case Alan Bates and Others and Post Office Limited.
- Answer
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While the Government sets the strategic direction for the Post Office, it allows the company the commercial freedom to deliver this strategy as an independent business. The details regarding contracts with Fujitsu and seeking financial compensation, are an operational matter for Post Office Limited.
The Department has not taken, and has no plans to take, any legal action against Fujitsu.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 144626
- Session
- 2019-21
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Compensation Civil proceedings Legal costs Post Office Fujitsu Horizon IT system
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