Well tomorrow I'm going to London on a school trip, we are visiting the house of parliament/house of lords for a tour, and then we are having an hour of question time with an MP, now the questions can be asked about nearly all everyday issues.

 

I thought of some, but i would like to see what you guys would ask.

 

 

 

Questions can be about anything really, give a reason for the question :)

 

 

 

Some of my are; Was the war in Iraq really worth it?

 

 

 

Since Britain has the highest abortion rate in the world, shouldn't the laws be tightened and children educated more about abortion?

 

 

 

Well I also hope you guys can come up with questions that will knock her cold, she won't be able to answer them properly.

 

 

 

Good questions please guys!

 

 

 

p.s. After I come back I'll write the answers she gave.

 

 

 

Edit : Mp is a member of parliament http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament ... ed_Kingdom

 

 

 

There she is: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louise_Ellman

"Do you think it is wrong to teach christianity as fact in our primary schools?"

What is an MP? A minister prime...?

Ah I remember that for my politics class. We got Glenda Jackson

 

 

 

I guess a lot depends what party they're in.

I think her name is Louise Elmond or somethings, she's in Labour.

Seeing she's a politician, she'll probably give a long winded speech that goes off the track as a response. Be prepared to do a paxman if you're gonna ask hard questions.

 

 

 

minister of parliament, rocketman.

"Do you think it is wrong to teach christianity as fact in our primary schools?"

 

 

 

Agreed.

 

 

 

You, sir, deserve a gold clap. *golf claps*

Louise Ellman! Oh I've met her. She's good in a debate, so make sure you don't speculate and use facts to back up your arguement.

 

 

 

She's proi-war as far as I know and she's chair of the 'Jewis Labour Movement'.

 

 

 

Here are some of her beliefs:

 

How Louise Ellman voted on key issues since 2001:

 

• Strongly for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly for introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
   
  Moderately against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
   
  Strongly for introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly for the Iraq war. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly against investigating the Iraq war. votes, speeches
   
  Strongly for the fox hunting ban. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches

 

 

 

So, work your way on that. If her belief on something is one that conflicts yours, maybe go for that. There's a few there I really don't agree with, however, she has played a big part in the Free Michael Shields Campaign.

"Do you think it is wrong to teach christianity as fact in our primary schools?"

 

 

 

Cheers mate :) This one is especially good since my school is religious and does teach Christianity as a fact.

Louise Ellman! Oh I've met her. She's good in a debate, so make sure you don't speculate and use facts to back up your arguement.

 

 

 

She's proi-war as far as I know and she's chair of the 'Jewis Labour Movement'.

 

 

 

Here are some of her beliefs:

 

How Louise Ellman voted on key issues since 2001:

 

• Strongly for introducing a smoking ban. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly for introducing ID cards. votes, speeches
   
  Moderately against introducing foundation hospitals. votes, speeches
   
  Strongly for introducing student top-up fees. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly for Labour's anti-terrorism laws. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly for the Iraq war. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly against investigating the Iraq war. votes, speeches
   
  Strongly for the fox hunting ban. votes, speeches
   
  Very strongly for equal gay rights. votes, speeches

 

 

 

So, work your way on that. If her belief on something is one that conflicts yours, maybe go for that. There's a few there I really don't agree with, however, she has played a big part in the Free Michael Shields Campaign.

 

 

 

Thanks :) I gather she is Jewish and the Jews are not ment to be pro gay so I will ask her about that \

"Do you think it is wrong to teach christianity as fact in our primary schools?"

 

 

 

Definitely.

 

 

 

Also, "In the 1920's America banned the sale and consumption of alchohol. This lead to an increased demand, higher prices, and the rise of gangsters, protection rackets and other illegal activities stemming from this ban. Can we not draw a parallel with our modern society where a lot of drugs are banned, leading to crime, organised crime and systems in place similar to those of the prohibition time. Surely a way to solve this problem is to legalise some (if not all) drugs, regulate the prices so junkies don't mug an old lady for drug money, then spend money raised by taxes put on drugs to help treat people with drug problems?"

 

 

 

I'd be genuinely interested to hear her responses to those questions.

"Do you think it is wrong to teach christianity as fact in our primary schools?"

 

 

 

Definitely.

 

 

 

Also, "In the 1920's America banned the sale and consumption of alchohol. This lead to an increased demand, higher prices, and the rise of gangsters, protection rackets and other illegal activities stemming from this ban. Can we not draw a parallel with our modern society where a lot of drugs are banned, leading to crime, organised crime and systems in place similar to those of the prohibition time. Surely a way to solve this problem is to legalise some (if not all) drugs, regulate the prices so junkies don't mug an old lady for drug money, then spend money raised by taxes put on drugs to help treat people with drug problems?"

 

 

 

I'd be genuinely interested to hear her responses to those questions.

 

 

 

Indeed, that's one of the things I'd ask a politician if I was set up to meet one, too. Do it! ;)

"Do you think it is wrong to teach christianity as fact in our primary schools?"

 

 

 

Definitely.

 

 

 

Also, "In the 1920's America banned the sale and consumption of alchohol. This lead to an increased demand, higher prices, and the rise of gangsters, protection rackets and other illegal activities stemming from this ban. Can we not draw a parallel with our modern society where a lot of drugs are banned, leading to crime, organised crime and systems in place similar to those of the prohibition time. Surely a way to solve this problem is to legalise some (if not all) drugs, regulate the prices so junkies don't mug an old lady for drug money, then spend money raised by taxes put on drugs to help treat people with drug problems?"

 

 

 

I'd be genuinely interested to hear her responses to those questions.

 

 

 

I'll make sure that gets asked, even if it aint by me I'll ask some other classmate to ask that :D Excellent.

"Do you think it is wrong to teach christianity as fact in our primary schools?"

 

 

 

Rather that than a vague theory about how we crawled out of the sea :roll:

 

Religion is part of our culture, it needs to be taught more and stronger that way when people are forced to understand it will help tackle problems such as underaged pregancies, thugs and [bleep]. Christianity teaches morality, I think that the lack of it would make the situation in this country alot worse.

Before anyone is tempted to rebutt Striker's post, please don't, keep it on topic.

 

 

 

Striker, your idiocy, ignorance and flame baiting has been noted, thank you.

Goody, but you just know someone will reply. People here are just after an argument, I just go with it.

"Do you think it is right for the prisoners of Iran to sell their stories whilst others weren't given the chance?"

 

 

 

"Should the UK become more involved with the European Union, not to the point of adopting the Euro, but become more involved for their and other countries benefit?"

 

 

 

And probably an improbable question:

 

 

 

"Should the current anthem be replaced or modified like that of Germany was?"

Ask her if they are really going to introduce "pay as you go" for cars :wink:

I'd ask her about the war in Iraq and I'd specifically ask about the lack of planning that went into the post-invasion rebuilding program. On the Iraq issue I'd also ask about how she believes Britain can bring both the Shia's, Sunni's & kurds of Iraq together to create a lasting, peacefull & democratic Iraq.

 

 

 

I'd ask why she is supporting an ID card system that would not have stopped 7/7 & would be ineffective in preventing homegrown terrorism. I'd also stress the cost.

 

 

 

What can Britain do to prevent future hostage taking in Iran since military action from Britain is not possible? On top of that I'd like to know her opinion of why they were allowed to sell their stories.

 

 

 

What are her views on the EU constitution?

 

 

 

I'd ask her views on the growing nationalist feeling in Scotland (and to some extent Wales) & why in a democratic nation does the Labour party oppose a referendum on Scottish Independance (although to be fair thats slightly innapropriate since she's not Scottish constituency MP)

 

 

 

And lastly who is her prefered successor to Tony Blair & why?

 

 

 

 

 

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"Do you think it is wrong to teach christianity as fact in our primary schools?"

 

 

 

Agreed.

 

 

 

You, sir, deserve a gold clap. *golf claps*

 

 

 

The bible isn't taught as fact in British state schools, infact Britain is going in the opposite direction to America & instilling secularity into the education system to a much greater extent. I'm all for it, religion is a personal thing & it should be up to individuals to explore their belief systems as they wish. In fact I'd go as far France has and legally ban religion from state education. Sorry for the off topic debate.

ask her bout higher education:

 

why did the government/does the government aim to get 50% of young people educated at a degree level, when it seems very likely that more than 50% of young people are not suited to that level of education.

 

surely thats going to end/already has resulted in alot of wasted resources teaching students whom will begin, but not finish, their higher education.

The bible isn't taught as fact in British state schools

 

 

 

It was at the one I went to, it was at the one my brother went to, and it is at the one my girlfriend's father teaches at.

The bible isn't taught as fact in British state schools

 

 

 

It was at the one I went to, it was at the one my brother went to, and it is at the one my girlfriend's father teaches at.

 

 

 

I thought they wern't allowed to do that in state schools anymore, I know there they're allowed to teach about religion but not to state it as fact ie. it would have to be "Christians believe that..." or "Muslims believe that..." I know the law is different for religious schools but I thought it was illegal to do that in state schools. Maybe it's different in Scotland compared to the rest of Britain.

I don't like the idea of religion being taught as fact in school either...

I thought they wern't allowed to do that in state schools anymore

 

 

 

For clarity, the school I went to, the school my brother went to and the school my girlfriend's dad teaches at are all state schools.

 

 

 

Maybe it's different in Scotland compared to the rest of Britain.

 

 

 

That's quite possible, given the number of other differences between Scottish and English law.

 

 

 

Parents do have the option to withdraw their children from such teachings, however I suspect that the majority of them don't realise that it is being taught as fact rather than opinion. I suspect parents think that their children are just being educated about all religions - something which I fully support.

Careful, the man asked for questions to ask, not debate on them.

 

 

 

One that bugs me is the inheritance tax "Why does the government feel it is correct to claim up to 40% of a person's belongings just because they are dead" is probably a bit harsh though.

 

 

 

perhaps "can you explain the government's reasoning behind inheritance tax?" would be more suitable, Labour have a horrible tendency to ehem ignore awkward questions.

 

 

 

O and before I forget Striker - shut it