Thursday 1 May 2008

Robert Key (Salisbury):

To ask the Leader of the House, how many computers in hon. Members' offices provided by PICT are marked with the instruction that they are not to be used after 8th May 2008; and if she will make a statement.

Helen Goodman:

Members' computers are included in a Portable Appliances Test (PAT) rolling programme. These appliances are marked with an instruction that they are not to be used after the date by which the next PAT test is scheduled to be completed, in this case 8 May. The programme has commenced in Portcullis House and it is planned to test all appliances prior to the date on each appliance instruction.