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Draft European Computer Implemented Inventions Directive

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received from (a) representatives of industry and (b) others following the recent European Parliament report proposing changes to the draft European Computer Implemented Inventions Directive; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Trade and Industry

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 June 2005

Reference

1460; 434 c305-6W;434 c307-8W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what percentage of the Department's (a) implemented and (b) planned computer systems use open source software; and what plans are in place to raise this level.

Asked by

Brian White (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 November 2004

Reference

195657; 426 c578-9W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to update computer (a) hardware and (b) software standard packages used in her Department.

Asked by

Bob Spink (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 May 2004

Reference

166363; 421 c655W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many cases of computer misuse there were in her Department in 2003, broken down by category of misuse; and how many of those cases resulted in disciplinary action. - No figures given.

Asked by

Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

31 March 2004

Reference

419 c1468-9W;419 c1470-1W; 163253

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what audit mechanisms are in place to determine whether information technology (a) hardware and (b) software products are being used properly in her Department.

Asked by

Lord Allan of Hallam

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

21 January 2004

For answer on

29 January 2004

Answered on

29 January 2004

Mr. Allan: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what audit mechanisms are in place to determine whether information technology (a) hardware and (b) software products are being used properly in her Department. [150930] Alun Michael: A considerable amount of work is going on in Defra to improve our IT facilities and systems. We are also seeking to improve usage and exploitation of the capacity of the Department's systems in the interests of efficiency and service delivery. It is against that background that the variety of audit mechanisms need to be understood. They are: 1. Departmental audit: The IT Audit Branch of the Department's own Internal Audit Division conducts a continuous programme of audit assignments (approximately 15-20 per year) in order to provide an assurance concerning the management of our IT systems' (hardware and software) lifecycle--specification, procurement, development, implementation, operations and decommissioning. The scope of audit assignments included in the programme is determined using a risk-based approach and ranges from in-depth examination of single projects or operational systems, to "horizontal" reviews of management processes which can be expected to apply reasonably consistently across projects or systems--for example, software licensing, infrastructure change management, IT governance. Internal audits contribute to an assurance that hardware and software products are being used properly within the Department, in the sense that projects/systems contribute effectively and efficiently to the achievement of Departmental objectives, are compliant with legal and regulatory requirements, apply mandated or claimed standards and acknowledged best practice, and are appropriately economical in the use of funds and other resources. The Department's Security Branch conducts a rolling programme of IT security audits focusing on compliance with Departmental IT Security policies throughout the Defra estate. It also co-ordinates the implementation of BS7799--the British Standard for the Management of Information Security. Internal Audit Division is responsible for independent review of achievement of compliance with this standard. 2. Other internal tools and mechanisms: There are IT-supported administrative systems in place to assist with the identification and management of IT assets (hardware and software). A fixed asset inventory is maintained on the Department's Resource Accounting and Management Information System (RAMIS) and holds details of fixed assets valued at £2,000 or more, including IT assets. The e-Business Directorate holds information about the software installed on our Office Systems network as well as about major server and application development software, and ensures that the correct number of software licences is held. An IT inventory management application is used to identify hardware on Defra's Local Area Networks. "Audit Logs" recording information concerning users' access to and activity on the Department's IT systems are automatically specified and implemented for all significant IT systems. These are generally for the benefit of system owners in day-to-day management of the system, but may sometimes be used by Internal Audit to examine for signs of improper use of the systems. 3. External audit bodies and mechanisms: External audit bodies which may examine IT management functions include reviews by NAO, and by EU Audit (where the system/function in question is involved in administration of EU-funded schemes). As with internal audit, external audits of administrative functions may also touch upon IT management issues and may prompt internal audit follow up. All new major IT-enabled business change programmes within Defra are subject to OGC Gateway Reviews and Health Checks, which examine and report on the management of Programmes, and can also be regarded as a form of external audit.

Date

29 January 2004

Reference

417 c490-1W; 150930

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much was paid to Microsoft in licensing fees by her Department and its agencies in each of the last three years; and how much has been budgeted for (a) 2003-04 and (b) 2004-05. - Includes figures.

Asked by

Norman Lamb (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

6 October 2003

Reference

130678; 410 c1185-6W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much she spent on IT (a) maintenance, (b) licences, (c) software and (d) hardware in the last financial year. - Inc figures.

Asked by

John Pugh (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 July 2003

Reference

125717; 409 c42W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her policy is towards using open source software; and what percentage is used in her Department.

Asked by

Brian White (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 July 2002

Reference

69303; 389 c37W

House

House of Commons

Welsh Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what plans he has for departmental (a) White and (b) Green Papers to be made available on floppy disk format in a form which facilitates access for the visually impaired. - Inc ref to V324 c296W.

Asked by

Michael John Foster (Labour)

Answering body

Welsh Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

2 February 1999

Reference

67850; 324 c557W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will report the outcome of consultation on the draft Bill to restrict the operation of on-line lotteries. - Includes figures and ref to analysis of responses and paper in Library.

Asked by

Lord Coaker (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

30 July 1998

Answered on

30 July 1998

Mr. Coaker: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will report the outcome of consultation on the draft Bill to restrict the operation of on-line lotteries; and if he will make a statement. [54148] Mr. Michael: We published the draft Lotteries (Frequent Draws) Bill on 7 January for comments. We received responses on behalf of 127 organisations and individuals. Among those we consulted, 46 respondents supported legislation. These included other gambling sectors, churches, regulators and organisations concerned with problem gambling. 74 respondents opposed legislation, predominantly charitable organisations which had hoped for an additional source of finance for their sector. The remaining seven respondents were neutral or expressed no overall view. Most of those in favour of legislation supported or accepted the draft Bill's proposal for a limit of one draw a day in all premises. Most of those against it suggested that we should await research on the effect of rapid on-line lottery draws or a general review of gambling legislation. We have concluded that on-line lotteries do need to be brought under proper statutory controls. We intend to legislate when the legislative programme allows. As previously proposed, the legislation will be used to limit on-line lottery draws to one a day in any particular premises, with the detailed provisions being amended in the light of points made in consultation. We also consulted on possible increases to stake and proceeds limits. As previously indicated, it will not be appropriate to proceed with that matter until legislation restricting the frequency of on-line lotteries is in place. In the light of the consultation, we will further consider whether such increases are desirable in due course. I am making available an analysis of the responses to the consultation and paper setting out the Government's views on the main points raised. I have placed copies of these documents in the Library, together with the responses.

Legislation

Draft Lotteries (Frequent Draws) Bill

Date

30 July 1998

Reference

317 c400W; 54148

House

House of Commons

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