4 November 2005
Tony Blair wants young people to think ahead to 2010 and give their ideas about how technology could be improved for the future.
The government is putting together plans for how technology will develop in the years to come, and is running a consultation to help decide what to do.
It will produce plans by the end of the financial year on how it intends to take forward the strategy.
Areas up for discussion include computers, driving a car, voting or getting a job.
Cabinet Office minister Jim Murphy visited Skinners’ Company’s School for Girls in Hackney London to launch the strategy.
Pupils there showed him how they see technology improving their lives now and in the future.
The cost of home computing was a big issue for the girls, some of whom came up with some novel ideas.
One plan was to get the computers themselves for free, but pay a line rental to use them online, just like a telephone or mobile.
Mr Murphy said:
"I have seen and heard today from the generation growing up with the internet and text messages how they think technology can shape their lives by 2010 - the government certainly has high expectations to meet."
"We need to continually search for better ways to deliver public services and this strategy sets out a path to do that."
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