Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 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, what discussions have taken place between the Government and Consignia to merge the services provided by `your guide' with the website www.ukonline.gov.uk; and if she will make a statement. - (Holding answer 22 July 2002).

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions have taken place between the Government and Consignia to merge the services provided by "your guide" with the website www.ukonline.gov.uk; and if she will make a statement. [70518] Stephen Timms: [holding answer 22 July 2002]: Post Office Limited discussed with Government a wide range of services which might potentially be offered via a Your Guide-type scheme, including the possibility of access to ukonline. My Department has worked closely with the Office of the eEnvoy on the options.

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