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TheHawk

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TheHawk asked Jo Swinson: "What are your views on positive discrimination? Is it a necessary evil to help make institutions like Parliament and the Police more representative, or is it hypocracy and unfair?"
Jo Swinson answer: "Click 'play' to view."
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0 comment | Topic: Politics | Email to friends | Nov 25 2009 11:07:06 AM
TheHawk asked Lord Carlile: "In your view, would it ever be justified to use more extreme interrogation methods in an emergency situation, such as to gather information on an impending terrorist attack?"
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0 comment | Topic: Politics | Email to friends | Sep 26 2009 5:59:24 AM
TheHawk asked Lord Soley of Hammersmith: "Should third sector expertise be utilised more by the probation service in handling offenders and re-habilitation and would third sector organisations be given the freedom to carry on their good work ..." Show more »"Should third sector expertise be utilised more by the probation service in handling offenders and re-habilitation and would third sector organisations be given the freedom to carry on their good work independently, rather than effectively become an extension of the public sector through funding arrangements etc, as has so often happened under this government?" Show less »
Lord Soley of Hammersmith answer: "I was a probation officer but it is thirty years ago - the world has moved on! We did however make a lot of use of the third sector and I believe they still do. Certainly I would expect probation to involve..." Show more»" I was a probation officer but it is thirty years ago - the world has moved on! We did however make a lot of use of the third sector and I believe they still do. Certainly I would expect probation to involve many different community groups to be involved - it helps the offender and society. "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Crime | Email to friends | Sep 14 2009 9:32:33 AM
TheHawk asked Paul Rowen: "The Lib Dems say they will reform the Tax Credit system. How?"
Paul Rowen answer: "We will reduce the number of people eligible for Tax Credits by over 2.5 million so only families on lower incomes are entitled. Means tested benefits allow the Government to target money at those on ..." Show more»" We will reduce the number of people eligible for Tax Credits by over 2.5 million so only families on lower incomes are entitled. Means tested benefits allow the Government to target money at those on lower incomes but they are highly complex and suffer from low take up. Currently, 9 out of 10 families are eligible for some Tax Credits; it makes far more sense to give money to families this far up the income distribution through a universal benefit which is simple and has high take up. This is why we are increasing the amount of Child Benefit paid to every family by up to £250 per year. People on lower incomes will continue to receive Tax Credits and will receive more Child Benefit making the poorest families better off.

We will also return to stable, 6 month fixed, awards – ending the chaos and instability of the existing system, which is particularly damaging for families on low incomes. This will ensure that once people are given an award, the Treasury cannot claw it back. We will create much simpler, clearer award notices, so people can understand what they are entitled to and why.

We will change the burden of proof in any overpayments from the assumption that is the fault of the claimant to that it was the fault of the Tax Credit Office. We will create a statutory right of appeal against overpayments, with all overpayments due to official error being written off.

We would also seek to remove the couple’s penalty within the system that means single parents get more than parents living together, i.e. their is an incentive for couples to live apart. "Show less«
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0 comment | Topic: Politics | Email to friends | Jul 21 2009 2:45:42 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

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