Prime minister Gordon Brown says the growing use of
information technology is an important factor in people's rising
aspirations, and has led to UK citizens demanding more in terms
ofpublic services.
Speaking at the
e-Government national awards in London last night, Brown
congratulated the more than 500 nominees for their use of IT to
help meet public expectations.
"Technology enables us to try things out and ultimately do
things differently," the prime minister said.
The awards, independently run by PublicTechnology.net, are the
UK's highest level commendation for technology-driven public
services.
Christopher Histed, chief executive of PublicTechnology.net,
said, "The winners and finalists prove that technology-driven
services really do deliver massive value to the UK. There can be no
doubt that the UK is delivering a world-class e-government."
Winners included
Birmingham City Council, Fire Services College, Vehicle and
Operator Services Agency, Joint Academic Network, Scottish
Government, Samaritans, UKvisas, Wakefield Metropolitan District
Council, NHS purchasing and supply agency, and Brighton and Hove
City Council.