Minister ‘surprised’ Fujitsu hasn’t done more to help victims of Post Office scandal Exclusive: Gareth Thomas suggests company should have shown more ‘remorse’ since failings of Horizon IT system emerged.
“I’m glad they’re still working with the Post Office to make sure the current Horizon system [works], which the Post Office is still having to use while a replacement is in development; I’m grateful to them for the fact that they’re continuing to work with us.
A minister has spoken of his disappointment that Fujitsu, the Japanese company behind the Horizon computer system, has not done more for those whose lives were ruined in the Post Office scandal.
After an intensive year of testimony and revelations at the public inquiry, the postal minister, Gareth Thomas, suggested the response of Fujitsu, which earned record profits in the last quarter of the year, had not been strong enough.
Thousands of branch operators were persecuted and even prosecuted over shortfalls in funds caused by the Horizon IT system, which was built by the Tokyo-headquartered firm.
