Hi Steve... I am writing with some concern about the recent proposed cuts to funding of Physics and Astronomy projects, which has had quite devasting effects on the UK's contribution to particle physics research. I have heard that the cuts are now under review. Other than petitions and writing angry letters to the P.M, is there anything that can be done to help reverse this decision? Who is the best person to write to with my concerns for the apparent lack of interest in science that the government in general seems to be showing? And what the the views of the Lib Dems on this matter? Thanks, Sarah.
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I was wondering what the Liberal Democrat party would think of introducing a measure in which would increase the number of people recycling their rubbish.
What I propose is that as there is a separate collection for paper, glass, cans and other materials, wouldn’t it be beneficial if the persons who are recycling these products got a rebate off the government or the local council.
For example in California you can get five cents for a tin can if you recycle it, wouldn’t it be beneficial as the liberal democrats believe in global warming that there be an incentive for people to recycle when they would either get a direct tax rebate or the money that they would collect would either be given back to them at the end of the financial year or alternatively, it could be taken off their council tax.
I believe that this would dramatically improve the recycling in the area and therefore, less carbon emissions.
Also, if it was not possible for the council to collect and check how many cans that they had, couldn’t there be a mandatory ‘can recycling point’ in the car parks of supermarkets or in a communal place and a receipt would be printed off and sent off for the next financial year.
To combat going into even more red-ink, the council could sell it off to large corporations in which would pay for the materials that the council would refund as people have already paid for the can and the materials that went into it, shouldn’t they get some money back from it?
To be honest i cant really see how big a difference one year will make. We can't even be sure that it is the age that is the cause of these high rates, it could just be the fact that driving is new to people. No matter what age the driving age may be, there is still the chance that because of being new to driving the rates could just stay the same?
Also, if youths are made to wait a further year to drive then public transport needs to be improved, people of the age of 17 need to be able to get places and the public transport that we have isnt all that efficient or cheap!
Hi, I was just going to comment to say that I thought that Kennedy's attitude on the train from Paddington to Plymouth was disgraceful. Also, that Ming's first PMQ's session with Brown was... not inspiring. it was just the same old polices and same old methods that only got you 11% of the seats and 22% of the vote.
Trident, the War and other issues are not that high with the public, You should use the 3 questions more productively such as what the new chancellor is going to do with the child tax credits in which Gordon messed up and has to pay back £6k and this is not a single issue, that many people have to pay money that they don 't have back because Gordon messed up being the Chancellor, and if he did only mess up being the Chancellor, there is not much hope of him being the Prime Minister. Or Maybe you could raise it on Wednesday. I hope you get back to me.
Not at all steve, im really grateful, i know you have alot on besides this, so im really grateful for that!.
That time would be great for me aslo Steve, if you could just let me know when it is sorted in the pre-xmas period that would be great and its really cool of you, hope all is well and thanks again mate!!
Micky
Hi Steve!
Thanks for the comment and once again addy aslo,
I would really like the chance to visit Westminister and get a small insight into the goings on there and it would certainly be of benefit to my future aims of leading a political career, if you could let me know anytime in advance of the organised visit, it would be great and i would be more than happy to come along. Thanks for the chance for that and keep up great work
Hello, I just got back from a showing of 'an inconvenient truth' film/documentary by Al Gore about global warming at St. Nick’s church.
After the film finished we had a discussion about what we as a community could do to increase the awareness of the issue, and therefore reduce carbon emissions.
One of the ideas raised was to have the film aired on BBC1 or BBC2 so many more people have an opportunity to see the problem.
Your name was mentioned as a possibility of doing this, is this possible?
Also I think it would be a good idea to show the film in schools so children who will be directly affected by the problem can understand the issue and see what they can do to prevent it worsening.
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Feb 18 2008 5:29 PM
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Jan 18 2008 9:28 PM
I am writing with some concern about the recent proposed cuts to funding of Physics and Astronomy projects, which has had quite devasting effects on the UK's contribution to particle physics research.
I have heard that the cuts are now under review.
Other than petitions and writing angry letters to the P.M, is there anything that can be done to help reverse this decision?
Who is the best person to write to with my concerns for the apparent lack of interest in science that the government in general seems to be showing?
And what the the views of the Lib Dems on this matter?
Thanks,
Sarah.
Jan 7 2008 5:28 PM
Much appreciated :)
Dec 26 2007 8:40 PM
Go here to check it out
Nov 29 2007 7:58 PM
Nov 22 2007 7:14 PM
Thank you again for coming to our school today.
The online thing you have going here is great!
Have a nice day man
Nov 13 2007 12:08 AM
Nov 4 2007 4:41 PM
I was wondering what the Liberal Democrat party would think of introducing a measure in which would increase the number of people recycling their rubbish.
What I propose is that as there is a separate collection for paper, glass, cans and other materials, wouldn’t it be beneficial if the persons who are recycling these products got a rebate off the government or the local council.
For example in California you can get five cents for a tin can if you recycle it, wouldn’t it be beneficial as the liberal democrats believe in global warming that there be an incentive for people to recycle when they would either get a direct tax rebate or the money that they would collect would either be given back to them at the end of the financial year or alternatively, it could be taken off their council tax.
I believe that this would dramatically improve the recycling in the area and therefore, less carbon emissions.
Also, if it was not possible for the council to collect and check how many cans that they had, couldn’t there be a mandatory ‘can recycling point’ in the car parks of supermarkets or in a communal place and a receipt would be printed off and sent off for the next financial year.
To combat going into even more red-ink, the council could sell it off to large corporations in which would pay for the materials that the council would refund as people have already paid for the can and the materials that went into it, shouldn’t they get some money back from it?
Aug 31 2007 4:27 PM
Pay close attention to the CHP idea, i feel this is a good idea and could be used in some of the towns you have under you.
Sep 3 2007 12:59 PM
No - I voted against the war on Iraq, along with every other Lib Dem MP. Sadly we were outvoted.
I'm very concerned about the war-like talk coming out of Washington with regard to Iran - we need to make sure history doesn't repeat itself.
All the best,
Steve W.
Aug 29 2007 1:52 PM
do you know if there are any plans to reduce british soldiers in iraq and afganistan?
and also, as USA are pushing to go into Iran, if britain is called on yet again to 'help' america once again, do you think that we would?
cheers
Aug 9 2007 3:02 PM
We can't even be sure that it is the age that is the cause of these high rates, it could just be the fact that driving is new to people. No matter what age the driving age may be, there is still the chance that because of being new to driving the rates could just stay the same?
Also, if youths are made to wait a further year to drive then public transport needs to be improved, people of the age of 17 need to be able to get places and the public transport that we have isnt all that efficient or cheap!
Aug 9 2007 2:51 PM
where do you stand on raising the driving age from 17 to 18 and if it does actually happen do you think it would actually make a difference?
Jul 6 2007 7:13 PM
Jul 6 2007 7:12 PM
Trident, the War and other issues are not that high with the public, You should use the 3 questions more productively such as what the new chancellor is going to do with the child tax credits in which Gordon messed up and has to pay back £6k and this is not a single issue, that many people have to pay money that they don 't have back because Gordon messed up being the Chancellor, and if he did only mess up being the Chancellor, there is not much hope of him being the Prime Minister. Or Maybe you could raise it on Wednesday. I hope you get back to me.
Jul 2 2007 12:15 PM
Jun 26 2007 2:58 PM
Thanks for the add! :)
May 25 2007 12:32 AM
May 21 2007 8:48 PM
That time would be great for me aslo Steve, if you could just let me know when it is sorted in the pre-xmas period that would be great and its really cool of you, hope all is well and thanks again mate!!
Micky
May 17 2007 7:51 PM
All the best
Russ
May 17 2007 3:10 PM
Thanks for the comment and once again addy aslo,
I would really like the chance to visit Westminister and get a small insight into the goings on there and it would certainly be of benefit to my future aims of leading a political career, if you could let me know anytime in advance of the organised visit, it would be great and i would be more than happy to come along. Thanks for the chance for that and keep up great work
Micky
May 15 2007 8:49 PM
Thanks for the add, hope to also follow in your steps in the future to, and plz keep up gr8 work
Best Regards
MIcky
May 12 2007 8:07 PM
After the film finished we had a discussion about what we as a community could do to increase the awareness of the issue, and therefore reduce carbon emissions.
One of the ideas raised was to have the film aired on BBC1 or BBC2 so many more people have an opportunity to see the problem.
Your name was mentioned as a possibility of doing this, is this possible?
Also I think it would be a good idea to show the film in schools so children who will be directly affected by the problem can understand the issue and see what they can do to prevent it worsening.
Thanks for any help.
May 4 2007 3:51 PM
May 2 2007 9:33 PM
Best of luck for Thursdays locals! :-)