HC Deb 16 June 1999 vol 333 c178W
22. Mr. Boswell

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps she is taking to extend awareness of information technology in developing countries. [85996]

Clare Short

We are promoting awareness and the effective and appropriate use of information technology in developing countries as an integral part of many of our mainstream development projects, especially in the fields of education and governance. We also play an active role in the key multilateral initiatives addressing this issue.