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Written question asked by Chi Onwurah (Labour) on Thursday, 19 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 March 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.


Electronic Government

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he will provide additional funding to enable Government Digital Service (GDS) to work with local government on digital services; to which bodies that will be allocated; and whether he expects GDS to grow in size.

Answer

This work will be undertaken from within existing budgets at the Cabinet Office. The Government will engage as the sector draws up plans to help take advantage of the opportunities the new digital age presents – protecting frontline services whilst delivering efficiencies. If the sector is able to deliver these proposals, they could contribute towards our goal, as announced at Autumn Statement 14, of a further £10bn efficiency savings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
228497
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Finance Electronic government
Link
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