§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent assessment he has made of the content and design of his Department's website. [139337]
§ Mr. CaplinIn recent years, especially during times of conflict, the Ministry of Defence's website (www.mod.uk) has become an increasingly important1280W medium for explaining what we do and why we do it, to audiences across the world. It is also a vital tool in communicating with our own people.
Content is continually assessed and reviewed both in terms of meeting public and internal demand.
Recent assessments have included a usability study of the site's business to business information services. The results of this study will be used in the implementation of a redesigned business to business portal. An evaluation of internet content also forms part of the Defence Information Infrastructure project which will be used to inform future developments of the site.