Tories will be conservative over IT

12:47 3rd October 2008

A Conservative government would be more cautious over embarking on big IT projects due to the publicised failings of the current government's projects, a shadow cabinet minister has revealed.

The party, which is led by David Cameron, will also attempt to bring IT project management skills into government to reduce the need for consultants.

Charles Hendry, MP for Wealden and shadow minister for energy, industry and postal affairs, explains that politicians have been scared off major IT projects.

He said: "Programmes have been massively over budget, and politicians and civil servants have shown they are not good managers of IT projects."

Mr Hendry also suggested that though consultancy skills are essential, the government should find people who are prepared to work directly.

Earlier this week, a Tory front bench spokesman told a fringe meeting at the Conservative Party conference that the private sector is helping to close the gap between those with access to the internet and those without.

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