§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office for what(a) initiatives, (b) campaigns and (c) advisory bodies relating to older people his Department (i) is responsible and (ii) has provided funding since 2001; and what the cost in each year was for each one. [166239]
§ Mr. AlexanderAs part of its commitment to provide internet access to all the Office of the e-Envoy (OeE) ran a national 'Get Started' campaign in June 2003, to promote internet access among primarily disadvantaged groups including older people. Nearly 37,000 people took advantage of a free internet starter session and the OeE's partnership with Age Concern was particularly effective introducing over 11,000 older people to the internet. £1 million was spent on the Get Started Campaign.
705WThe Directgov site (www.direct.gov.uk), managed by the OeE, brings together information about government services into one place. There is a section with information especially targeted at the over 50s. These include information on health and well-being, employment, pensions and education.