By Suzanna Kerridge, 16 July 2002 16:45
NEWS Robin Cook, the leader of the House of Commons, today launched a public consultation on how the public should use technology to interact with the government.
The consultation paper, called "In the Service of Democracy", offers the general public the opportunity to give their views on how government should use technology to provide public services.
Up for debate is the application of mobile technology, digital TV and email in delivering government information as well as the issue of online voting.
The consultation is designed to raise awareness of e-democracy and to gauge support for it, said Cook in reply to a parliamentary question raised by Rob Marris, MP for Southampton.
Members of the public can either write to the office of the e-envoy or email him directly at edemocracy@e-envoy.gsi.gov.uk
Contributions must arrive no later than Wednesday 31 October.
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