§ 27. Mr. DismoreTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what steps he has taken to use new technology to improve communication between Government departments. [39817]
§ Dr. David ClarkThe Government Secure Intranet (GSI) was officially launched on 21 April.
This new service will provide both the infrastructure that will allow previously independent Government computer systems to link together securely and a well-protected access point to the Internet. It should be possible for the bulk of major Departments to be connected during the course of this year.
The GSI is a vital component in our plans for Better Government. It is the technical key that will make the vision of seamless delivery of Government services a 434W reality. It will revolutionise the way Government Departments work together to make sure that people get the quality services they deserve simply and quickly.