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The article explores views of people from various sectors about the Digital Britain White Paper, which outlines the government's vision for the digital future of Great Britain, and its possible repercussions. One view is that future economic competitiveness is maximized by growing digital participation. One researcher believes much more is needed to engage people who do not see the importance of digital technology in their lives. Another view states that the report misses the vital importance of media literacy in assisting create an engaged citizenry.

The article presents information on the informal adult learning consultation of the British government. The objective and function of the Workers' Educational Association (WEA) and the Campaigning Alliance for Lifelong Learning (CALL) is discussed. Adult learners and their organisations, and a wide range of community groups and providers, responded to the consultation in impressively large numbers.