16.03.2010
In the run up to the General Election, the UK Youth Parliament will be hosting youth web chats with various decision makers - Ministers, MPs, wannabe MPs. All the web chats take place on our debating website UKYP Forums www.ukypforums.org.uk.
See the list below for web chats which have taken place and web chats coming up...
.jpg) Nick Clegg MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, joined us on 20 January 2010 and answered questions on university tuition fees, votes at 16, public transport, climate change and much more. Read Nick's responses.
 Zac Goldsmith, Conservative Party candidate, joined us on 16 March 2010 and answered questions on the Conservaties green credentials, his tax status, the closure of 6 music, the upcoming General election and much more. Read Zac's responses.
 Daniel Hannan MEP, Conservative MEP for the South East of England, joined us on 17 March 2010 and answered questions on the NHS, the EU, the tory leadership and his success on YouTube. Read Daniel's responses.
 David Miliband MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, joined us on 23 March 2010 and answered questions on the Falklands, the special relationship with the USA and his favourite member of the opposition. Read David's responses.
 Tim Loughton MP, Shadow Minister for Children and Young People, joined us for a web chat on Wednesday 24 March 2010 and answered questions on the mosquito, youth unemployment, faith schools and the voting age. Read Tim's responses.
 Meg Hillier MP, Home Office Minister, joined us for a web chat on Monday 29th March 2010 and answered questions on ID cards immigration, youth crime and the Gurkhas. Read Meg's responses.
 Charles Kennedy MP, former leader of the Liberal Democrats, joined us for a web chat on Tuesday 30th March 2010 and answered questions on proportional representation, nuclear disarmament and the Lib Dem's election prospects. Read Charles's responses.
 Paul Clark (Labour), standing for re-election in Gillingham & Rainham, joined us for a web chat on Tuesday 13th April 2010. Paul answered questions on transport thremes, Gillingham FC and why people should vote labour. Read Paul's responses.
 Jo Swinson, Lib Dem candidate to be the next MP for East Dunbartonshire, joined us for a web chat on Friday 22nd April 2010. Jo answered questions on the leaders' debates, being a female MP and lib dem policies. Read Jo's response.
For more information about the UK Youth Parliament web chats, please contact Tom Lodziak tom.lodziak@ukyouthparliament.org.uk / 020 7553 9893
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