Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 27 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 March 2001. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 March 2001 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, in what way his Department is revising its internal guidance to staff for writing and distributing e-mails; for what reasons his Department is revising this guidance; and if he will place in the Library a copy of the current internal guidance on e-mail procedures. - Inc ref to current internal guidance on e-mail procedures to be placed in Library. (Dep 01/372).

Answer: Mr. Matthew Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry in what way his Department is revising its internal guidance to staff for writing and distributing e-mails; for what reasons his Department is revising this guidance; and if he will place in the Library a copy of the current internal guidance on e-mail procedures. [151903] Dr. Howells: My Department regularly reviews its internal guidance on e-mail procedures. This is to ensure that e-mail is used effectively to meet the business needs of the Department and its customers including the need to keep accurate records and to take account of advances in technology and best practice in the private and public sector. I have arranged for a copy of the current internal guidance on e-mail procedures to be placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 151903; 364 c140W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Codes of practice Department of Trade and Industry Government departments Email
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk