Public communicates with government at Big Debate

Friday, 3 October 2014 10:00

When asked whether or not government services are meeting their needs; 35 per cent of people at the event said yes, whilst 34 per cent said no.

Last night saw the first Big Debate get underway.

It took place at Peel's Centenary Centre - 65 people from the electoral register took part in what's being described by government as a 'national conversation on the economy'.

After being quizzed via a remote control system, there were mixed reviews on how it went:

Policy and Reform Minister Chris Robertshaw says he'll be making the changes to its format for the next events:

More from Isle of Man News

Number of police searches rises by nearly 37 percent

The number of stop searches by police increased by more than a third in the past year.
Broad to stand for Ayre and Michael

A local businessman has declared he'll stand in the general election for Ayre and Michael.
Road to beauty spot temporarily closed from today

The road to one of the Island's most popular beauty spots will be closed for over a week from the end of this month.
Politician to query government income from medical cannabis

How much income has the government made from medicinal cannabis?
Police appeal over prom incident

Police are appealing for witnesses about an incident in Douglas yesterday evening.
Christian to defend seat

Douglas South MHK Claire Christian has announced she'll defend her seat in the general election.
Police ask people to avoid Mountain Road after supercar crash

Police are asking people to avoid the Mountain Road as they deal with crash.
Over £2.7k raised by firefighters' 'Station To Summit' challenge

Four firefighters have raised more than £2,700 by carrying a rescue mannequin on a stretcher from Ramsey to North Barrule and back.

Public communicates with government at Big Debate

More from Isle of Man News

Comments