HC Deb 14 June 2004 vol 422 c721W
Michael Fabricant

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the compliance of Government websites with Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines. [177107]

Mr. Alexander

I have been asked to reply.

The Government have adopted the Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines and encourages compliance through the provision of extensive guidance and good practice. Our publications 'Guidelines for UK Government websites' and the 'Quality Framework for UK government Website Design', are available online www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/e-government/webguidelines. Copies will be placed in the Library. Compliance is the responsibility of individual departments and agencies.