AN information booth which will help shoppers and tourists visiting Newcastle is unveiled this week.
The Minister for Europe, Dr Denis MacShane MP, will open the first of the booths in the city centre on Thursday.
At the touch of a screen, they will give details on a range of council services as well as entertainment, leisure and weather reports. They will also double as cashpoints.
The Public Access Terminals will provide a mix of information from the council, government departments and other public organisations. They will also contain facilities for more general community information, including government information leaflets on the European Union.
Dr McShane said: "As Europe Minister, I see it as vital that local residents are well-informed about exactly what the EU can do for them. The council's new kiosks will play a vital role in providing accurate and useful information on a wide range of topics."
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