E-commerce (Hansard, 27 October 2003)

HC Deb 27 October 2003 vol 412 c127WS 127WS

§ Mr. Beggs
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many Northern Ireland-based businesses he estimates trade using e-commerce website technology. [133868]

§ Mr. Pearson
It is estimated that 21 per cent. of businesses in Northern Ireland are trading online.
Source: October 2002 DTI Annual Benchmarking Study, October 2002)
In response to the e-commerce needs of client companies, Invest Northern Ireland has developed a portfolio of support solutions to assist clients with the adoption of e-business technologies. both advisory and financial.