Driver and Vehicle Agency (Northern Ireland)
Debate between Gregory Campbell and Stephen Pound(11 years, 6 months ago)
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Mr Campbell
I thank the Minister for that explanation. I was going to come to refunds next.
Stephen Pound (Ealing North) (Lab)
I am sure that the hon. Gentleman is aware that the staff side response to the consultation refers to the perception in the DVA, which in many cases is backed up statistically, that the DVLA has vigorously, systematically and aggressively underfunded the IT development system in the DVA. Under those circumstances, does he agree that Northern Ireland has a remarkable work force that should be cherished rather than centralised?
Mr Campbell
I thank the hon. Gentleman for that contribution. I was coming on to IT—as he anticipated, in his usual prescient way.