Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 June 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 July 2000. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 July 2000 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.

Cabinet Office

Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, If she will make a statement on progress in the Modernising Government programme. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on progress in the modernising government programme. [128652] Mr. Swayne: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement about progress on the modernising government programme. [128666] Mr. Ian McCartney: Good progress is being made across the public sector: NHS Direct, the ONE project, internet access in libraries, and improved Government websites, as well as improved policies to tackle deep-seated problems like social exclusion. This is a long term change programme. There will be further changes made to improve services to the public. These will include changing address in one transaction and help with life cycle events.

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