Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 February 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 March 1998. It was answered by Donald Dewar (Labour) on Monday, 23 March 1998 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if the pilot study of computer millennium compliance in respect of each police constabulary in Scotland have been completed; what conclusions have been drawn; when millennium compliance will be achieved; at what cost to public funds. - (Holding answer 3 March 1998).

Answer: Dr. Fox: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the pilot study of computer millennium compliance in respect of each police constabulary in Scotland have been completed; what conclusions have been drawn; when millennium compliance will be achieved; at what cost to public funds; and if he will make a statement. [32740] Mr. Dewar: [holding answer 3 March 1998]: Police force computer systems in Scotland are a matter for individual police authorities and joint police boards. My officials are discussing with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) how best to ensure that councils can demonstrate that they are effectively addressing the Year 2000 problem.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 32740; 309 c37W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Software Costs Millennium compliance Millennium Police authorities Scotland Convention of Scottish Local Authorities