§ Dr. PalmerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what progress is being made on assigning internet domain names to schools; and if he will make a statement. [73646]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeSome 6,000 schools have Internet domain names. It is currently a matter for schools to agree Internet domain names with their Internet Service 815W or Access Provider. The Department is considering the current arrangements with Nominet, the UK Internet Names organisation with a view to deciding whether any changes are needed.