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Interview published on Sep 30 2009

Siôn Simon

arcadia asked Siôn Simon: "You mention on your blog ..." Show more »"You mention on your blog that you 'support the general wish to keep the Mail an evening paper' and that 'redoubled investment in the online platform will be crucial to Trinity Mirrors future success.'
Do you think that Trinity Mirror have money to invest? And if not, where should the investment come from? Do you believe that local newspapers are a public service worthy of government support/investment?" Show less »
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Bridgetmck asked Siôn Simon: "How will you work with other ministers/DCMS colleagues to ensure that the millions already spent on digitising cultural content is not wasted and that the sector works strategically & collaboratively ..." Show more »"How will you work with other ministers/DCMS colleagues to ensure that the millions already spent on digitising cultural content is not wasted and that the sector works strategically & collaboratively in future to make the best use of our cultural assets? http://www.petitiononline.com/savedigi/" Show less »
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garylisle asked Siôn Simon: "Was your notorious Cameron impersonation a model of the kind of creative talent you are looking to nurture?"
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sunnyday asked Siôn Simon: "Do you agree with Tom Watson's view that proposed copyright legislation does nothing for the Uk's Digital natives?"
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peskypeople asked Siôn Simon: "What will you be doing to ensure digital inequalities are addressed? Specifically how you will ensure that the WAG 2.0 guidelines are met in the creation of digital content and what standards will be ..." Show more »"What will you be doing to ensure digital inequalities are addressed? Specifically how you will ensure that the WAG 2.0 guidelines are met in the creation of digital content and what standards will be agreed that ensures Disabled and Deaf people have full access and are not excluded as we currently are." Show less »
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TJH123 asked Siôn Simon: "How do you plan to get older MPs and power-brokers, who clearly have no interest in digital, interested in your strategy?"
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evenhand asked Siôn Simon: "Digital Britain is a huge project-what lessons will you look to be learning from other huge gov projects that have raised expectations but been ultimately dissappointing?"
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