To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the radar control for the UK’s F-35 Lightning II fighters operate using software version block 4, and whether it will be available in time for initial operating capability.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the radar control for the UK’s F-35 Lightning II fighters operate using software version block 4, and whether it will be available in time for initial operating capability.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what testing has been done on software systems for UK F-35 Lightning II fighters for resistance to hacking.

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what testing has been done on software systems for UK F-35 Lightning II fighters for resistance to hacking.

To ask the Chairman of Committees how much time is being spent on problems experienced by Members of the House of Lords from the upgrade of their computers to Windows 7; what efficiencies have been gained by PICT; what difficulties are being experienced by PICT staff; and what training will...

To ask the Chairman of Committees how much time is being spent on problems experienced by Members of the House of Lords from the upgrade of their computers to Windows 7; what efficiencies have been gained by PICT; what difficulties are being experienced by PICT staff; and what training will...

To ask the Chairman of Committees what is the cost of implementing the upgrade of Members of the House of Lords’ computers to Windows 7; what were the forecast advantages of doing so; and what testing was done in advance of the upgrade on the requirements for any additional features...

To ask the Chairman of Committees what is the cost of implementing the upgrade of Members of the House of Lords’ computers to Windows 7; what were the forecast advantages of doing so; and what testing was done in advance of the upgrade on the requirements for any additional features...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the security implications of adopting commercial off-the-shelf instead of made-to-measure operating systems for future software systems for the Royal Navy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the security implications of adopting commercial off-the-shelf instead of made-to-measure operating systems for future software systems for the Royal Navy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the potential financial savings for the Royal Navy of the adoption of Open Source Software for the operating systems of its future software packages.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the potential financial savings for the Royal Navy of the adoption of Open Source Software for the operating systems of its future software packages.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consultations have been made with the US Department of Defense on the development of network centric capabilities compatible with those being developed by the US.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what consultations have been made with the US Department of Defense on the development of network centric capabilities compatible with those being developed by the US.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is towards using open source software; and what percentage is used in his Department. - Includes ref to www.e.envoy.gov.uk and www.ogc.gov.uk and fact that record of open source software in use across the Department is not held centrally and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is towards using open source software; and what percentage is used in his Department. - Includes ref to www.e.envoy.gov.uk and www.ogc.gov.uk and fact that record of open source software in use across the Department is not held centrally and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much the series of improved software releases to enhance MBDA's advanced short-range air-to-air missile will cost; when the final improved software releases are expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much the series of improved software releases to enhance MBDA's advanced short-range air-to-air missile will cost; when the final improved software releases are expected to be completed; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the compatibility of his Department's IT software with other government agencies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the compatibility of his Department's IT software with other government agencies.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what lessons learned from the procurement process of Eurofighter he will apply to the procurement of the European Technology Acquisition Programme; what are the objectives of the ETAP study; when he expects the ETAP study to be completed; what financial commitment he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what lessons learned from the procurement process of Eurofighter he will apply to the procurement of the European Technology Acquisition Programme; what are the objectives of the ETAP study; when he expects the ETAP study to be completed; what financial commitment he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Apache operating manuals there are in the UK; if Apache operating manuals may be consulted by non-military personnel in the UK; and if DERA personnel are authorised to use Apache operating manuals.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Apache operating manuals there are in the UK; if Apache operating manuals may be consulted by non-military personnel in the UK; and if DERA personnel are authorised to use Apache operating manuals.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department has plans to migrate to Microsoft Windows XP and MS Office XP; what estimate of the costs involved has been made; and what alternatives have been examined.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department has plans to migrate to Microsoft Windows XP and MS Office XP; what estimate of the costs involved has been made; and what alternatives have been examined.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the software for the full mission simulator at Middle Wallop will be certified; and when he expects the Army Air Corps helicopter pilots will be training on the FMS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the software for the full mission simulator at Middle Wallop will be certified; and when he expects the Army Air Corps helicopter pilots will be training on the FMS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the IT projects his Department plans to undertake in the next year; and if he will state in each case the (a) expected date of commencement and completion and (b) cost. - (Holding answer 26 February 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the IT projects his Department plans to undertake in the next year; and if he will state in each case the (a) expected date of commencement and completion and (b) cost. - (Holding answer 26 February 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the IT projects currently undertaken in his Department; and if he will state the (a) expected completion date and (b) cost of each project. - (Holding answer 26 February 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the IT projects currently undertaken in his Department; and if he will state the (a) expected completion date and (b) cost of each project. - (Holding answer 26 February 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he proposes to procure for the RAF combat aircraft an integrated fully encrypted real time air-to-air and air-to-ground voice and data communication system; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he proposes to procure for the RAF combat aircraft an integrated fully encrypted real time air-to-air and air-to-ground voice and data communication system; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the Joint Strike Fighter's software architecture will allow for the integration of the Storm Shadow missile.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if the Joint Strike Fighter's software architecture will allow for the integration of the Storm Shadow missile.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on progress on the Tornado GR4 Mid Life Update.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on progress on the Tornado GR4 Mid Life Update.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what timetable has been set for Lockheed Martin Systems Integration and Thomson Racal Defence to assess the requirements of the Soothsayer integrated electronic warfare system; and if he will make a statement; which companies bid for the contract for the Soothsayer electronic...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what timetable has been set for Lockheed Martin Systems Integration and Thomson Racal Defence to assess the requirements of the Soothsayer integrated electronic warfare system; and if he will make a statement; which companies bid for the contract for the Soothsayer electronic...