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Written question asked by Ashok Kumar (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 June 2003. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2003 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Cabinet Office

Question
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what role Government offices will play in the new campaign to increase internet usage; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Dr. Kumar: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what role Government Offices will play in the new campaign to increase internet usage; and if he will make a statement. [115542] Mr. Alexander: Between 1999 and April 2003, Regional Government Offices were responsible for negotiating contracts between the Department for Education and Skills and over 2,800 UK online centres funded by Capital Modernisation funding. All regional Offices were informed about the Get Started campaign and invited to get involved. During the campaign, people will be encouraged to visit UK online centres offering free internet starter sessions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
115542; 406 c399W
Session
2002-03
Subjects
Contracts Internet Publicity Training Government offices for the regions
Link
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