People urged to take part in The Big Debate

Tuesday, 16 September 2014 00:00

Are you ready to have The Big Debate?

Government has launched the project in an effort to engage with the public as it tries to create a structure that is fit for the future.

It will cover three key areas - making government smaller and smarter, responding better to the needs of the individual, and modernising the welfare state.

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw says a radical shake up to the tired 'public meeting' format has been devised:

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