1. A method in a data processing system for optimizing Web services binding, the method comprising: receiving a request from a client for Web services binding information for a Web service; identifying a current availability of the Web service requested by the client in response to receiving the request to form an identified current availability; and sending an indication of the identified current availability of the Web service to the client in response to identifying the current availability of the Web service requested by the client, wherein the client uses the indication of the identified current availability to selectively use the Web service.