People asked to think up questions for the PM
People in MP Steve Webb's Northavon constituency are being given the chance to put a question to Gordon Brown.
Local MP Steve Webb has been selected in the weekly ballot for the next Prime Minister's Questions and wants constituents to come up with the topic.
He has sent out more than 7,000 emails asking for question suggestions but also wants residents not online to contact him at the constituency office in Yate with their suggestions.
The Lib Dem MP will then pick out one question to ask during the session in the Commons next Wednesday.
Mr Webb said: "Many people say to me that they would love to have the chance to stand up in the House of Commons and ask the Prime Minister a question, and I am seeking to give them that opportunity.
"There are plenty of questions that I would like to ask myself but I also want to know what is most on the minds of local residents.
"I am therefore looking to hear either by letter or email what people would like to ask, and I will then choose from among the suggestions that I receive. Whether I get a good answer or not is a different matter."
Mr Webb said questions should be short and must not require the Prime Minister to have detailed local knowledge.
Email steve@stevewebb.org.uk or write to Poole Court, Poole Court Drive, Yate BS37 5PP.
Comments
by Jeremy, Kingswood
Friday, May 01 2009, 9:24PM
“Here's one: 'Why is the Labour government directing the BBC to rob BBC Bristol of Casualty to prop up its undeserving Cardiff operation?'
Of course, I do know the answer to this, its because Welsh Labour votes are more valued by the govt. than Bristolian/South Glos ones - but I'd like to see Gordon Brown cornered on this question please. PS. If you do ask this question I promise to vote Lib Dem.”