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From: Neil McCauslandf
Sent: Tue 13/08/2013 5:
To: Susan Crichtonf
Subject: RE: Board note on horizon
:18 PM (UTC)
Thanks very much Susan.
I think I am up to date, and understand the issues, so probably no need for
a special update.
Look forward to seeing/hearing the normal Board update when appropriate.
Thanks again
All the best
Neil
Original Messagi
From: Susan Crichtot
Sent: 07 August 2013 I
To: Neil McCausland ¢.
Ce: Alwen Lyons
Subject: RE: Board note on horizon
Neil - please let me know if you would like to discuss this issue or want an
update and I will put some time in the diary when you are next in the
building.
Regards
Susan
Susan Crichton I General Counsel
Ist Floor, Ci
niral Wing, 148 Old Street, London, EC1V 9HQ
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From: Alice Perkins {
Sent: 31 July 2013 17
To: Martin Edward:
Ce: 'nmecauslan
‘susannah.storey@ GRO 1
Chris M Day; Susair Crichton; -Aligela Van-Den-Bogerd
Subject: Re: Board note on horizon
Alwen Lyons
Paula Vennells;
Dear everyone,
Susan and I talked about this work today.
I thought this paper was clear and helpful. I am also glad that on the basis
of his conversation with Susan last week, Alasdair Marnoch thought that the
right immediate issues were being tackled in the right way at the right
speed.
I had some thoughts which I want to put on the record about the way ahead.
First, while it is clear that we are committed to using SS for the 47 cases
which are already in the frame for their review, it is extremely important
that we cap their involvement at that. The moment they are involved in
additional cases beyond these, we will have lost the ability to end the
relationship with them - an outcome which I do not want to have to
contemplate. I understand that this means we have to find a way of
satisfying James Arbuthnot and the JFSA that we have a credible alternative
way of handling additional cases. So the sooner we can do this, the better.
Second, we need to pin down and cap SS's costs. I understand from Susan that
she has told them that she is expecting them to do the extra work pro bono
but no deal has been done. I understand that Chris will be bottoming this
out urgently and that there will be a cap on any additional payments to
them.
Third, we need a proper process for appointing the independent Chair of the
working party. We cannot afford to make the wrong choice here. We need to
draw up a clear description of the role and the qualities we are looking for
and then interview some people who appear to fit the bill, and reference
them properly (ie conversations not bits of paper).
Finally, I have asked Susan to keep the Board fully informed of future
developments and to alert me to anything which she is unable to resolve
which could get in the way of getting the job done in the way it needs to be
done.
She will be seeking conversations about all this with all the NEDs on an
individual basis and will be in touch with you to arrange these.
Best wishes
Alice
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From: Martin Edward:
Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2013 06:04 PM
To: Alasdair Marnoch
Alwen Lyons
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Subject: RE: Board note on horizon
Apologies all, it should have been this version of the note attached to
yesterday's email, which incorporates the insurance information (at
paragraph 31) rather than leave that in a standalone note. It also includes
a couple of additional sentences on accounting arrangements at paragraph 24.
Thanks,
Martin
Martin Edwards I Chief of Staff to the Chief Executive
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From: Alasdair Marnoc!
Sent: 27 July 2013 17:39
To: Alwen Lyons . —
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Subject: Re: Board note on horizon
virginia.holmes
Susan
Thanks Alwen
For the benefit of the other Board members I had a very good review with
Susan and Alwen earlier this week focused mainly on the history and
immediate actions we are taking to dealing with the urgent case review. I
was reassured by the energy, resource and prioritisation of the work we are
doing and I think it's fair to say on this we are working through as quickly
as is practical.
In our discussion with Susan, Alwen explained why the case review was only
going back to 2010 and the significance of a Horizon upgrade (full
reconciliations across every site etc). Could Alwen please elaborate on this
point as a critical issue will be determining how far back we need to go.
Also what's the legal position with Fujitsu - do we think they are in any
way culpable (and have we had our view verified) and have we taken any
action (noting that they have offered to pay£100k in support of costs)?
Finally I seem to be missing the insurance update - could you please resend.
A
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On 26 Jul 2013, at 15:48, "Alwen Lyon:
wrote:
> Dear All
>
> Please find attached a detailed note from Paula providing an update on our
programme of work in response to the Horizon investigation.
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> As Paula is now on leave, please could you direct any questions to Chris
as her deputy, copied to Susan and Angela.
>
>
> Thanks
> Alwen
> Alwen Lyons I Company Secretary
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