Here six of the panel discuss what they expect from this week's G8 summit.

Vanessa Walters London "African issues are finally being taken seriously" Watch message Gerry Harris Glasgow "Statesmen are a rare breed and none will be at Gleneagles" Watch message Gary Watson Peterborough "Linking debt relief to democracy causes some discomfort" Watch message

Georgina Grant Guildford "The G8's purpose should be to tackle global warming" Watch message Paul Holdsworth Aberystwyth, Wales "The provision of aid is tied to terms which favour rich nations" Watch message Chris Li Bournemouth "They are finally talking about helping other countries" Watch message

The readers' panel has been selected from as wide a cross-section of people as possible and may not be representative of wider public opinion.