4 July 2005
The network of UK online centres throughout the UK could have a key role to play in delivering public services over the internet.
Internet accessibility is seen as one of the key drivers for the UK's continued economic advancement.
Ministers want to harness the power of the internet to deliver services direct to communities, which means ensuring that nobody is left out of the digital revolution.
According to UFI, the group that delivers the government's learndirect initiative and runs the UK online network, believes its centres could help drive this policy forward.
"UK online centres are the government's digital direct line to individuals and families who, for reasons of income or inclination, don't have access to the Internet as part of their everyday lives," Angela Richards, head of UK online development at UFI, said during an interview with DM Magazine.
"One in two adults do not access the internet, and 32 per cent of the population say that they lack the confidence and skills to use the Internet at all."
She added: "If all adults are to have the opportunity to use e-government services, public access to ICT is vital."© DeHavilland Information Services plc
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