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2005
Question Time... Stoke-on-Trent style!

The panel and audience

Local schools were invited to a 'Question Time' style debate at the Potteries Museum in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent on the 11th March 2005.

The event was hosted by BBC Radio Stoke's Stuart George with a panel of local figures...

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More than 150 pupils took part, putting challenging questions to John Caudwell, Mike Wolfe, Jan Williams, Janet Finch and Gary Oliver.
(Click here to find out more about the panel)

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Hot topics
Topics up for discussion were chosen by the students, with questions including local facilities, opportunities, crime, ID cards, religion, fox hunting and sex education.

There was strong opinion, insight and humour – especially when the panel was asked for their thoughts on the term ‘chav’, and found themselves unanimously lost for words!

But panel and audience alike, it showed just how much people enjoy a lively discussion.

Wait, there's more!
The debate doesn’t stop here though...

The Question Time recording will be aired in Stuart George’s programme on BBC Radio Stoke over the course of 14th-18th March, as a starting point for more discussion.

Expert advice

Stuart even met with David Dimbleby before the recording, for some expert advice on keeping order.
Click here to listen to Stuart's chat with David Dimbleby

Plus you can hear the full debate below - question by question!
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The debate... question by question

Question 1

As a teenager there aren't enough places for us to go in the evenings and we end up hanging around on the street. What can be done about this?

Charlotte Forrest
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Question 2

Do you think that ASBOs have made any effect within local communities?

Callum Arnold
Hear the response

Question 3

What do you think of the term 'Chav'? Is it labelling or prejudice?

David Stanier
Hear the response

Question 4

Why isn't more being done to instil a sense of pride in the people of Stoke and to attract visitors to the area?

Dario Tristram
Hear the response

Question 5

Do you think that compulsory ID cards are a good idea?

Helen Allsopp
Hear the response

Question 6

Has history shown us that multicultural societies don't work?

Jamie Rarity
Hear the response

Question 7

Do you think the world would be a better or safer place without religion?

Ben Moon
Hear the response

Question 8

Does Mr Wolfe believe I should change my name to Sam Winterfest so as not to offend minority groups?

Sam Christmas
Hear the response

Question 9

Is it fair young people are paid less than those over 18 and 21 for doing identical jobs?

John Bason
Hear the response

Question 10

Does skills-based entry into the UK for asylum seekers post a threat to local jobs?

Nosheen Rehman
Hear the response

Question 11

With thousand of local people living in poverty, is it right to spend millions of pounds on a Cultural Quarter?

Christopher Holton
Hear the response

Question 12

Britain is seen as a democracy. Why then does it ban people from taking part in a sport like hunting?

Katie Donnelly
Hear the response

Question 13

In my experience, schools offer inadequate or no sex education. Should the government be taking charge?

Cara Roberts
Hear the response

Question 14

Do the media have too much influence over the British public?

Emma Tonks
Hear the response

Meet the panel...
	Mike Wolfe Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent Mike became Stoke-on-Trent's first ever elected mayor back in October 2002.
	Jan Williams Robbie Williams' mother Jan is the Chairperson of Robbie's Give it Sum fund - which helps local charities!
	John Caudwell Billionaire businessman John is best known for his multi-million pound 'Caudwell Group' business
	Janet Finch Vice-Chancellor of Keele University Janet is also a Professor of Social Relations at Keele university in North Staffordshire.
	Gary Oliver aka MC Ragga Gary is a rapper and poet who performs as part of a North Staffordshire rap crew!