Parties set out IT's role in manifestos

IT will play a major role in delivering the new government?s policies ? whoever wins next week?s General Election.

Computing has talked to the three main political parties and this week presents their plans for how technology will be key to delivering their manifesto promises.

A Labour government would see the continuation of major IT projects, such as ID cards and a national identity database.

The Conservatives say IT is vital to 'joined-up' government, but warns that past computer failures are causing public scepticism.

And the Liberal Democrats say technology will play a vital role in delivering key public services over the next few years.