Digital Britain discussion site goes live

BERR has announced the launch of a new internet discussion site to encourage debate on the Digital Britain Report.

Minister for Technology, Communications and Broadband, Stephen Carter said: "We understand that there's huge interest in the Digital Britain report and have already seen a flood of comments posted on various websites and blogs. So today we are opening up our own online forum for the report, imaginatively titled digitalbritainforum.org.uk.

He added: "The point of publishing an interim report was to set the scene for Digital Britain, clarify the issues and posit ideas for solutions. The report raised many questions but it didn't contain all the answers. So in this next stage, engagement is critical and we want the public to get involved and share their views."

To kick-start the discussion, Stephen Carter has filmed a video appealing for views on the interim report's recommendations.

The site can be accessed at: www.digitalbritainforum.org.uk