Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many public sector computers are operating the Windows 7 operating system; and what preparations he has made for the forthcoming conclusion of Windows support for that system.

The Government Digital Service (GDS) provides government departments with guidance on selecting technology through the Technology Code of Practice. Further details can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/technology-code-of-practice/technology-code-of-practice

Individual technology choices and volumes purchased rest with individual departments. As such, GDS does not hold information on how many government computers currently operate with Windows 7 or more widely in the public sector.

Departments are making their own preparation plans for the conclusion of Windows 7 support in 2020.