HC Deb 19 June 2000 vol 352 cc105-6W
Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what definition is used in the Review of the Knowledge Economy of the goal of universal access to the internet; and if he will make a statement.[126024]

Mr. Andrew Smith

The Prime Minister has set the goal of achieving universal access to the internet for all who want it by 2005. Access is defined as including access in the home through a personal computer or other form of appliance (for example a digital TV or games console), or on the move through a mobile appliance, or at a public access point.

Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received concerning the cross-departmental review on the Knowledge Economy; and if he will make a statement.[126051]

Mr. Andrew Smith

[holding answer 15 June 2000]: Representations were made by a range of external organisations and individuals during the course of the review. The outcome of the review will be announced as part of the Government's new spending plans for 2001–02 to 2003–04.