§ 27. Mrs. Betty WilliamsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on progress in the Joint Ministerial Committee on developing the knowledge economy. [126720]
§ Mr. Paul MurphyThe subjects covered by the Joint Ministerial Committee on the Knowledge Economy includes both responsibilities which have been transferred to the Assembly and some which have not. The Committee provides a forum for the UK Government and the devolved administrations to exchange information and best practice.
The Committee's remit includes consideration of the level and availability of Information Technology training in the UK; the uptake by business of E-Commerce processes; and liaison between the administrations on electronic procurement. The Committee's remit also covers the employment opportunities created by the knowledge economy.