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(b)

(c)

whole system are probably caused by 'bugs' in the software and a great deal of effort has already been put into locating them and finding the reasons for the malfunctioning. The answer to the second part of Mr. Lam's question is that the contractor is fully appreciative of the need to locate the source of error and has been actively engaged throughout in seeking to rectify the position as quickly as possible. He is currently pursuing with the sub-contractor satisfactorily an arrangement for the solution of the present

difficulties.

With regard to the third part of the question, as the contractor is co-operating fully with the Government, and our mutual aim is to

provide a fully satisfactory operational system, it would be premature to seek further

compensation in addition to the maximum amount

of liquidated damages of $2.25 million already withheld from payments under the contract. Furthermore, Government has also withheld pay- ment for the Toll Collection Computer equipment, although it is operating successfully for all but a very small percentage of the time.