Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative) on Monday, 7 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 June 2004. It was answered by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 June 2004 on behalf of the Information Committee.

Information Select Committee

Question: To ask the Chairman of the Information Committee, what further steps are to be taken by the Parliamentary Communications Directorate to limit the amount of spam emails received by honourable Members, Peers, and their staff; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Michael Fabricant: To ask the Chairman of the Information Committee what further steps are to be taken by the Parliamentary Communications Directorate to limit the amount of spam e-mails received by hon. Members, peers, and their staff; and if he will make a statement. [178005] Mr. Key:: Plans to introduce a new improved spam management system are well advanced. The Parliamentary Communications Directorate aims to introduce the new system, which will offer a more comprehensive service than at present, before the summer recess.

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