Written question asked by Anthony Steen (Conservative) on Tuesday, 29 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 November 2002. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 7 November 2002 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, how many applications were considered and by whom for the position of DTI South West Regional Broadband Advisor; and if she will make a statement on the training and experience held by the incumbent; what the nature is of the relationship between Smart South West and the UK Online for Business Regional Broadband Champion; when, by whom and at what cost the appointment of the UK Online for Business Regional Broadband Champion was advertised; if she will make a statement on the experience and technical training of the successful candidate selected to be the South West Regional Broadband Unit Broadband Expert; if she will make a statement on the competition for the appointment by Smart South West of a UK Online for Business Regional Broadband Champion; and what the remuneration offered was. - (Holding answers 5 November 2002).

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 392 c716-7W;392 c743-4W; 78922;78924;78921;78923;78925
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: ICT Advertising Devolution Advisory services Conflict of interests Broadband Expenditure Internet Pay Recruitment Public appointments Take-up Regional development agencies South West South West Regional Development Agency UK online for business Smart South West UK Broadband Task Force
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