§ Mr. Warrenasked the Minister for the Civil Service what action has been taken to date to implement the commitment by Her Majesty's Government to introduce the Prestel/Viewdata system into service in Government Departments.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisThe Civil Service Department is keeping itself informed of the development of the Prestel/Viewdata system with a view to encouraging Departments to consider its use as opportunities arise, with due regard to efficiency and economy in carrying out their functions. A number of Departments have been taking part in the market trials and the Viewdata unit in the Central Office of Information has been advising them and co-ordinating their activities.