HC Deb 17 January 2001 vol 361 c285W
10. Mr. Mackinlay

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office if she will make a statement on progress on the modernising government agenda. [144207]

Mr. Ian McCartney

We are making excellent progress as our report, "Citizens First", shows. My hon. Friend will be aware that in his constituency Thameside NHS trust holds Chartermarks, both for its learning disability and continuing care services—just two examples of the Government's determination to reward and promote excellence in public services.

We have a clear framework for investment in services, based on the Government's policy goals. We are focusing on the user of public services and setting targets to drive forward change and delivery. We are becoming an e-Government, not for its own sake but to make life easier for people, as UK Online is doing. And we are restoring the value of public service. We are delivering modernisation with a purpose, delivering results that matter and make a difference.