UKGI00014000 - House of Commons Parliamentary Question: 2010/7392-95 Question from: Michael Weir Minister answering: Edward Davey re: prosecutions and investigations of postmasters instigated by Post Office Ltd

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House of Commons Parliamentary Question: 2010/7392-95

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gabled 27/10/2011 I feturntoParly I = — 34/40/2011 03/11/2011
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Question from: Michael Weir (Angus - SNP)

Minister answering: Edward Davey

Question
To ask the Secretary of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, how
many (a) prosecutions and (b) investigations of postmasters instigated by Post Office
Ltd as a result of apparent financial irregularities on the Horizon computer system
have subsequently been abandoned. (77794)
To ask the Secretary of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, how
many complaints Post Office Ltd has received from subpostmasters concerning
difficulties with the Horizon computer system in each of the last five years. (77795)
To ask the Secretary of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills,
whether any operational faults have been identified with the Horizon computer
system used by Post Office Ltd since its introduction; and what action has been
taken to resolve any such faults. (77796)
To ask the Secretary of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, what
the monetary value is in current prices of the (a) original estimate and (b) final cost
of the Post Office Horizon computer system; and what additional costs at current
prices have been incurred since its completion. (77797)

Draft Answer

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Mike Whitehead Will Gibson

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Operational responsibility for the Post Office Horizon computer system rests with the
company. I have therefore asked Paula Vennells, the managing director of Post Office
Ltd, to respond directly to the right hon. Member and a copy of her reply will be placed in

the Libraries of the House.

Action Officer Approval Ministerial Approval
I Mike Whitehead Will Gibson

Print Name Must be GS or above

and extension