Simon Kirby – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Cabinet Office

The below Parliamentary question was asked by Simon Kirby on 2014-04-07.

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether it is his policy to encourage civil servants to use video conferencing in order to reduce costs; and if he will make a statement.

Mr Francis Maude

Yes. Video conferencing can be used to reduce costs but specialist equipment can be required. Officials and ministers also make use of telephone conferencing.