§ Mr. SheermanTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what use he plans to make of the Internet to make Government more open. [5097]
§ Mr. Ron DaviesMy Department has maintained an Internet Site on the CCTA server since 1995 which at present contains hospital performance information. A pilot site for the Welsh Office Industry and Training Department was set up in 1995 and this contains mainly Industry related information.
My Department has recently completed a study of how it can make best use of the Internet to provide a wide range of information about its activities, services and regulatory guidance.
My Department is now implementing, with the CCTA, a new on-line Internet Communication System. This will enable us to quickly expand our current Internet presence to make Welsh Office information more accessible through electronic communication.