| Questions submitted to Nick Clegg and Chris Huhne - how they responded |
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Dear Mr Clegg/ Mr Huhne Leadership contests are often about contrasting ideas and policies. You will be aware of the long-standing interest of Beveridge group members on issues concerning public service delivery. As part of the leadership contest, the Beveridge Group would be grateful if you could answer the following questions which are submitted to both candidates. We would like to publish candidate's answers within seven days on the Beveridge Group website. Click here for response from Nick Clegg (24kb pdf file) Click here for response from Chris Huhne (27kb pdf file) 1- If all parties now claim to be localist, environmentalist, supportive of the free economy and quality public services what make the Liberal Democrats distinctive? 2- Every politician says these days it wants to 'empower people' what does this actually mean and does it mean giving people responsibilities they do not currently have as well as entitlements? 3- Some USA states empower their citizens by allowing them to carry guns - what kinds of citizen 'empowerment' do you not support? 4- How would you ensure that people working in the public services are motivated by a public service ethos and highly productive? 5- What are the potential risks of allowing social enterprises and voluntary bodies to perform roles formerly carried out by public services? 6- Do you favour allowing councils to resume their role as a provider of affordable housing and how do you think affordable housing targets can be met? |
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| Last Updated ( Thursday, 31 January 2008 ) |