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Written question asked by Mark Garnier (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025. It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Horizon IT System: Compensation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions his Department has had with Fujitsu on (a) their plans to compensate Sub-Postmasters and (b) pausing bidding for new Government contracts while the Post Office Inquiry is ongoing.

Answer

We welcome Fujitsu’s acknowledgement of their moral obligation to contribute to the cost of the scandal. Fujitsu have also announced they will voluntarily not bid for new contracts unless requested by Government.

Following the joint announcement on 7 March that discussions of a Fujitsu contribution had begun, officials will continue to engage with Fujitsu representatives. We will not provide a running commentary on these discussions but will keep both Houses informed at key points.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57631
Session
2024-26
Related items
Fujitsu: Trader Support Service
Tuesday, 24 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Contracts Compensation Fujitsu Horizon IT system
Link
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