Written question asked by Brian White (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 July 2002. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 18 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what her policy is towards using open source software; and what percentage is used in her Department.

Answer: Brian White: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport what her policy is towards using open source software; and what percentage is used in her Department. [69324] Dr. Howells: My Department selects software on the basis of value for money and how well it meets our business needs. Open source software will be reviewed against the same criteria and in line with the forthcoming Government policy on open source software due for publication this summer. At present, my Department does not use any open source software, though such software has been used in the past.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 69324; 389 c499W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Software Computers Government departments Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk