Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, I noticed that on the activity description there is some discussion of the Digital Communications Network. I know that there is some concern among members of the committee just how adequately this network fulfills the expectations of the government and the departments when it was brought in. We have talked a long time about the importance of distance education and being able to use the facilities of a Digital Communications Network in bringing down our long term costs. Yet I am given to understand that there may be a problem with the bandwidth available to the department to ensure that there is a really good facility here that we can use for distance education, and for things like tele-conferencing. Could I find out from the Minister just what the situation is with the Digital Communications Network, and what they mean by "they will continue upgrading and improving the delivery and management of Education, Culture and Employment programs using that network"? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Charles Dent on Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on June 28th, 2000. See this statement in context.
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
June 27th, 2000
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