Open Standards Due In Autumn

The public consultation on open standards for government IT is with ministers for consideration and the outcome is likely to be published this Autumn.

The public consultation on open standards for government IT is with ministers for consideration and the outcome is likely to be published this Autumn.

The Cabinet Office launched a consultation on open standards for government IT last February.

The public consultation ended on 4 June and that, along with the government response, is now with ministers for consideration.

A Cabinet Office spokesperson said it will need ministerial approval to proceed, but the outcome is likely to be published this Autumn.