§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many staff from her Department are working with the G8 Digital Opportunities Task Force. [67002]
§ Clare ShortThe G8 DOT Force was formally wound up in June 2002, but during its two years of existence, my Department was represented by its Director General Resources, who called on appropriate specialist support as necessary in carrying out this role. In practice, this specialist support drew in the additional expertise of at least five other key staff.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what financial support her Department is giving in 2002–03 to the G8 Digital Opportunities Task Force. [67001]
§ Clare ShortThe G8 DOT Force was formally wound up in June 2002, but we intend to continue our support for some of its key deliverables, especially those focused on Africa. During the DOT Force's two years of existence, my Department spent over £300,000 in direct support to encourage a strong developing country and civil society voice in the DOT Force.