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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 28 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 February 2021 (named day). It was answered by Paul Scully (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 February 2021 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Post Office: Fujitsu

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what steps Post Office Ltd have taken to recoup the costs from Fujitsu associated with the failure of the Fujitsu Horizon IT system.

Answer

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 to recoup costs, is an operational matter for Post Office Limited.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
144950
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Compensation Post Office Fujitsu Horizon IT system
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk