Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 1998. It was answered by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 July 1998 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, What progress has been made with the virtual Red Box. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mrs. Anne Campbell: To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what progress has been made with the virtual red box. [47948] Dr. David Clark: I am pleased to report that we are making good progress with prototype electronic Red Box, which I demonstrated in January. A new version is being developed using a small laptop computer, which will be activated by a Smart Card that will allow me to communicate securely with my office from any location in the UK. Testing trials on the new prototype will shortly be completed and I expect to be able to make more detailed announcement on the introduction of an upgraded prototype Red Box into my office before the end of the month.

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