§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many Capital Modernisation Fund computer-learning centres have been established in Crosby. [160446]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisThere are three UK online centres in Crosby.
Two of those are Capital Modernisation Fund (CMF) centres and one is a public library. The two CMF Centres "3TC" and Merseyside Third Technology Centre and the public library is Crosby Connect Learning Centre at Crosby Library.
§ Mrs. Curtis-ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many people in Crosby have received a computer to assist in seeking employment or retraining. [160449]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisAt present no centrally funded schemes exist which enable people to acquire free or low price recycled computers. In the past such schemes have been trialled but have proved costly to administer to ensure fair distribution of equipment.
Government funding has been focused instead upon establishing the network of UK online centres. People in Crosby who do not have ICT access and wish to use computers are advised to visit their local UK online centre.