Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 July 2004. It was answered by Robert Key (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 July 2004 on behalf of the Information Committee.

Information Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Information Committee, what plans the Parliamentary Communications Directorate has to speed up the procedure for logging onto the virtual private network for remote access to the Parliamentary Data and Video Network; and when he expects an improved service to be in place.

Answer: Michael Fabricant: To ask the Chairman of the Information Committee what plans the Parliamentary Communications Directorate has to speed up the procedure for logging onto the virtual private network for remote access to the Parliamentary Data and Video Network; and when he expects an improved service to be in place. [181716] Mr. Key: The Parliamentary Communications Directorate (PCD) is currently evaluating new virtual private network (VPN) software, which may help to simplify and speed up the process of VPN log-on. PCD plans to begin a pilot of the new software with a limited number of active users before the summer recess, with a view to making decisions about implementation in the early autumn. I hope that a number of Members and their staff will participate in the pilot.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 181716; 423 c661W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Access Computer networks House of Commons Parliamentary data and video network
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk