I, too, have to declare a registered interest. I am currently a member of the Library Association.

To ask the Scottish Executive what plans it has to implement an integrated information strategy for Scotland. R (S1O-207)

I recognise Fiona McLeod's interest in this issue. The Executive recognises the crucial importance of developing an information strategy for Scotland and is committed to making that happen. We will harness the best ideas from the private and public sectors and make effective use of the best of modern technology.

There are many areas in which we can make a difference. For example, we must ensure that the many publicly funded information networks in Scotland are properly integrated. We are therefore driving forward three initiatives which, taken together, will mark Scotland out as a leader in the information age. They are our work on "Modernising Government", the digital Scotland initiative and developing the knowledge economy.

I am delighted to hear that. Will the minister give members the remit of digital Scotland to ensure that it encompasses all areas of the information profession, which is obviously interested in this, and the members of any working group that will be set up to look at that?

As my colleague is aware, a ministerial sub-committee on digital Scotland has been established under the chairmanship of Mr Galbraith. He will make a statement to the chamber in the autumn, to outline the details of our initiative and how it will be progressed.

I am delighted to hear about the sub-committee on digital Scotland, because I have been trying to find out about it since 2 July when I spoke to Mr McLeish. I would appreciate some early information on the remit and membership of digital Scotland.

We will be happy to provide as much information as possible in due course, at the appropriate time. Given Fiona McLeod's interest, it would be helpful if we could use her expertise and glean ideas from her as the strategy develops.