Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what is the timetable for the development of the National Grid for Learning.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what is the timetable for the development of the National Grid for Learning. [92738] Mr. Charles Clarke: The timetable for the development of the National Grid for Learning is as follows: Autumn 1998--opening of NGfL content framework, call for content and NGfL Challenge. January 1999--deadline for initial expressions of interest in managed services. Early 1999--major NGfL content upgrade for education and lifelong learning professionals. April 1999--deadline for proposals for Managed Services. Spring 1999--New Opportunities Fund support for teacher and librarian training begins. Summer 1999--approval of managed services for schools, libraries and other bodies. 1999-2000--launch of interactive learning facilities for school age learners. end 2002--achievement of targets as set out in the National Grid for Learning Challenge. All targets to date have been fully met and on time.

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