§ 28. Mr. Andy KingTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what steps he has taken to make his Department more open. [39818] Dr. David Clark: The proposals in the White Paper "Your Right to Know" (Cm 3818) will open up not just my Department but the whole of Government. I intend that my Department will set an example in terms of openness and transparency. I have already published the background material relating to the preparation of the White Paper and undertaken the first of two public consultations on its proposals. All of the relevant documents are available both in paper form and on the Internet.
I have appointed a Webmaster to improve the quality and scope of the Cabinet Office Internet site and have set up a "virtual" e-mail based seminar to debate the issues surrounding Better Government. I am setting up a People's Panel to consult and involve members of the public in issues relating to the provision of public services.