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tonylaw asked John Hemming: "Following the recent low turnout in the elections, do you have any suggestions for increasing interest through the medium of the internet?"
John Hemming answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Politics | Email to friends | Jul 17 2009 1:05:31 PM

levent asked John Hemming: "There are an estimated 3-6 million regular users of Cannabis in the UK. Over half of the population have probably used it at least once. Many people know at least one person who uses Cannabis recreationally..." Show more »"There are an estimated 3-6 million regular users of Cannabis in the UK. Over half of the population have probably used it at least once. Many people know at least one person who uses Cannabis recreationally with no ill effect to anyone other than themselves and the Netherlands is no longer the only country in the world where Cannabis is legally available to adults. With growing concerns over young people consuming stronger strains of Cannabis, and greater public acknowledgement of the failure that has been the war on Drug users, is there a chance that you or any other politician might initiate a serious debate about the regulation and taxation of Cannabis?" Show less »
John Hemming answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Education | Email to friends | Jul 17 2009 12:48:38 PM

naomi1 asked John Hemming: "
Is nuclear power a good solution to producing clean energy and how can the public be re-assured over the safety of this power source?
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John Hemming answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Politics | Email to friends | Jul 17 2009 12:46:55 PM

alicia asked John Hemming: "What do you think of Parjmit Dhanda's idea of using the internet to poll the public on what debates they would most like to see discussed in the Commons?"
John Hemming answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Politics | Email to friends | Jul 17 2009 12:43:31 PM

TheHawk asked John Hemming: "The recent announcement of another 'independent enquiry' into the collapse of MG Rover is yet another example of this governments constant use of 'independent enquiries' to delay and absolve themselves..." Show more »"The recent announcement of another 'independent enquiry' into the collapse of MG Rover is yet another example of this governments constant use of 'independent enquiries' to delay and absolve themselves of responsibility for decisions. Gordon Brown constantly answers questions at PMQ's with 'we'll have to wait for the enquiry'. What can be done to stop this blatant delaying and question avoiding tactic? Can the new Speaker do anything and what is the Lib Dems position on using 'independent enquiries'?" Show less »
John Hemming answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Politics | Email to friends | Jul 17 2009 12:42:15 PM

granger asked Marc Reeves: "When you get together with other Trinity Mirror editors is the mood one of you are facing exciting challenges or potential extinction?"
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 6:17:10 PM

petesnell asked Glyn Evans: "Do you think the COI’s small suppliers and framework roster system need to be re-examined? If Twitter wanted to bid for large engagement contracts for example, it would probably only be allowed on the..." Show more »"Do you think the COI’s small suppliers and framework roster system need to be re-examined? If Twitter wanted to bid for large engagement contracts for example, it would probably only be allowed on the small suppliers lists since it has no previous track record." Show less »
Glyn Evans answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Business | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:59:22 AM

PNChesson asked Glyn Evans: "Is each new digital/software procurement delivering more, or less value for money? Are we likely to see a repeat of the Passport Office or NHS disasters?"
Glyn Evans answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:56:51 AM

maynard74 asked Marc Reeves: "What do you think of the idea of the govt extending the same kind of assistance to the Press as they did to the car industry, in return for a massive programme of investment in persuading the public to..." Show more »"What do you think of the idea of the govt extending the same kind of assistance to the Press as they did to the car industry, in return for a massive programme of investment in persuading the public to a) take part in politics and b) adopt 'green' behaviours?" Show less »
Marc Reeves answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:55:17 AM

bhamadmin2 asked Marc Reeves: "Voter turnout in local elections keeps declining, as the internet grows in strength. Are the two trends related perhaps?"
Marc Reeves answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Local Issues | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:51:56 AM

mhaira asked Marc Reeves: "Do you think Murdoch’s attempt to create a paywall around digital news content will succeed? In theory, would you like it to succeed?"
Marc Reeves answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:50:27 AM

CallyDave asked Marc Reeves: "Is the decline in print media a threat or an opportunity for the Birmingham Post?"
Marc Reeves answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:48:49 AM

petesnell asked Stephen Dodson: "Do you think delivery of local services through councils could be improved in the light of developments in digital and social entrepreneurism?"
Stephen Dodson answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:47:36 AM

2digital asked Stephen Dodson: "Here’s a massive problem everyone working in social media for councils recognise: most middle / senior managers and councillors do not understand the potential for digital and no one can blame them, it..." Show more »"Here’s a massive problem everyone working in social media for councils recognise: most middle / senior managers and councillors do not understand the potential for digital and no one can blame them, it is all so new. What’s the solution?
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Stephen Dodson answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:46:09 AM

mykeadams asked Helen Milner: "Hi Helen, in your experience, which demographic or ethnic group is benefitting most from the digital revolution?"
Helen Milner answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Media | Email to friends | Jun 30 2009 8:44:50 AM

evenhand asked John Hemming: "Given the treatment of the Haringey whistleblower and the Damien Green affair, are we facing a crisis in the protection of our basic freedoms? If we do, would this rank as a major campaigning issue- I..." Show more »"Given the treatment of the Haringey whistleblower and the Damien Green affair, are we facing a crisis in the protection of our basic freedoms? If we do, would this rank as a major campaigning issue- I suspect there are no votes in it?" Show less »
John Hemming answer: "I don't think the Damian Green investigation will result in any prosecution. However, that does not resolve the issue that he and Chris Galley are being threatened with prison and have already suffered..." Show more»"
I don't think the Damian Green investigation will result in any prosecution. However, that does not resolve the issue that he and Chris Galley are being threatened with prison and have already suffered some short period of arrest for something that is part of an MP holding the executive to account.

What surprises me is the extent to which the Labour Government have decided to wade in behind the arrests. It does demonstrate a failure to understand that MPs are acting on behalf of their constituents in raising concerns about government failures and that gagging MPs (as this does) has the effect of gagging their constituents.

I don't think it will be a matter for campaigning on the ground, because it is likely that this particular investigation will simply cease without prosecution. However, the underlying constitutional question still needs resolution.
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0 comment | Topic: Politics | Email to friends | Dec 09 2008 5:03:39 PM

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