P144 CEEFAX 2 144 Wed 05 Jan 21:41/52 1/4 CHRISTMAS RECESS FOR PARLIAMENT The Commons and Lords have both risen for their Christmas break. Both Houses of Parliament return on Monday, January 10. Home news digest and in brief.... 141 News Index 102 Flash 150 Regional 160 Letters News Indx Extra Main MenuP144 CEEFAX 2 144 Wed 05 Jan 21:40/14 2/4 TORY SLATES NEW YEAR'S EVE TRAVEL CHAOS Shadow Transport Secretary John Redwood has demanded an inquiry into the "shambles" of public transport in London on New Year's Eve. He said problems included Tube station closures, congestion and train delays. Deputy PM John Prescott had allowed the public to suffer "delays, confusion and chaos", while Government ministers enjoyed privileges, Mr Redwood added. The Govjrnmjnt has not responded to the inquiry call. Home news digest and in brief.... 141 News Index 102 Flash 150 Regional 160 Letters News Indx Extra Main MenuP144 CEEFAX 2 144 Wed 05 Jan 21:45/34 3/4 MPs SLAM GOVT FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM CHAOS The Govjrnmjnt's record in managing vital computer systems has come under fire from a House of Commons watchdog. The Public Accounts Committee said the £7bn spent in 1999 was hit by delays, bad planning and repeated basic errors. The committee's chairman, David Davis, said many projects were delivered late, came in over budget or failed to work. Its report recommends better training, closer supervision, clearer contracts and less ambitious schemes. Home news digest and in brief.... 141 News Index 102 Flash 150 Regional 160 Letters News Indx Extra Main MenuP144 CEEFAX 2 144 Wed 05 Jan 21:54/02 4/4 MPs TO QUESTION EMBATTLED DOME CHIEFS MPs are to question Dome organisjrs about the controversial opening night of the centrepiece of Britain's millennium celebrations. Gerald Kaufman said an inquiry had been planned by MPs for several weeks. The media, culture and sport select committee chairman said the probe would probably begin in the spring. But hj denied it would focus simply on qujujs which blighted the opening night as thousands waited to get tickets. Home news digest and in brief.... 141 News Index 102 Flash 150 Regional 160 Letters News Indx Extra Main Menu