Horizon IT System

(asked on 23rd January 2024) - View Source

Question to the Department for Business and Trade:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps were taken when the shortfalls arising from flaws in the Horizon software system were reported at Post Offices controlled by the Crown.


Answered by
Lord Offord of Garvel Portrait
Lord Offord of Garvel
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
This question was answered on 6th February 2024

The Horizon Inquiry, chaired by Sir Wyn Williams, aims to review all the evidence to establish a clear account of the implementation and failings of Horizon. A number of the issues which the Inquiry is considering relate explicitly to the actions of Post Office.

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