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Pre-Election Questionnaire
Northern Ireland Assembly Elections 2007
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Do you think that people in NI should have the right to take part in national politics?
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Do you think that Northern Ireland's local parties can have any real influence over the way we are governed?
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The Conservatives have been in the forefront of the campaign to preserve grammar schools at the same time as improving the standards of our secondary schools. Which of the following alternative approaches do you think is the best in terms of Northern Ireland's education system?
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Conservatives are opposed to the new system of domestic rates and secured concessions from Labour to help less well off pensioners and introduce a 'cap' on capital values. The cap means that people who live in very valuable houses (above the level of the cap) won't be asked to pay rates disproportinately greater than people who live in less valuable houses. What level should the cap on property values be put at?
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David Cameron has put environmental considerations at the forefront of Conservative policy making. Do you support increased emphasis on the environment?
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What is the most important area of government policy for you? Please select the top issue for you i.e. you can only select one.
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Conservatives opposed the way Labour foisted plans for water charges on Northern Ireland. We were able to achieve some concessions in the House of Lords and ensured that the water industry is properly regulated from the start of water charging this April. What do you consider to be a reasonable level of charges for a household to pay each year?
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Do you support water metering and payment by usage?
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David Lidington MP, Conservative Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, led opposition to Labour’s plans to legislate an amnesty for On the Runs (OTRs). Do you think Conservatives should continue to oppose any proposals for an amnesty?
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If there were a General Election tomorrow which Party would you like to win it?
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The last Assembly elections were in November 2003. Who did you vote for?
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In the Assembly elections on March 7 who will you vote for?
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Many Thanks for Taking The Time to Complete This Questionnaire.
If you would like to register your interest in joining the Conservative Party please enter your e-mail address below...or leave it blank. Ensure you click the SUBMIT button to register your responses.
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