Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 1997. It was answered by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 1997 on behalf of the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster

Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, If he will comment on his plans to promote public services via electronic networks. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mrs. Ann Campbell: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will make a statement on his plans to promote public services via electronic networks. [19626] Dr. David Clark: The Government intend to publish next year a White Paper on "Better Government", which will set out the way in which access to government services will be transformed using modern technology. On 9 December I formally launched direct.link, an electronic forum which aims to bring together public sector organisations and voluntary agencies which are actively engaged in projects to provide electronic services to the citizen. Direct.link is managed by the Central IT Unit (CITU) and it will conduct most of its business electronically, using discussion groups and e-mail. Direct.link will enable members to exchange ideas, share experiences and investigate topics of common interest.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 19626; 303 c235W
Session: 1997-98
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Computer networks ICT Email Public sector Public service Voluntary organisations Central Information Technology Unit