To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many computer learning centres have been set up in each year since 1999. (84792)

I have been asked to reply.

The term “computer learning centres” potentially covers a wide range of provision, not all of which would have been funded by Government.

However, I can say that between 1999 and 2003, with funding from the Capital Modernisation Fund and the New Opportunities Fund, around 6,000 UK online centres were established across England.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much his Department has spent on computer learning centres in each year since 1999; and if he will make a statement. (84793)

I have been asked to reply.

The term “computer learning centres” potentially covers a wide range of provision, not all of which would have been funded by Government.

However, I can say that between 1999 and 2003, a total of £396 million from the Capital Modernisation Fund and the New Opportunities Fund was invested in setting up UK online centres across England.