Department for Constitutional Affairs
HeadsUp
HeadsUp offers an online discussion space for youth under the age of 18, allowing youth to participate in the political process. Apart from the regular discussions, the youth are occasionally offered surveys on various topics. Several thematically selected MP's join the discussion and give feedback.
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Department of Work and Pensions Welfare Forum
This online forum was set up to discuss some of the ideas in the Government’s consultation paper "A new deal for welfare: Empowering people for work". A variety of themes, including single parents and part-time jobs were discussed. The forum ran from April 3rd till April 20th 2006.
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Communities and Local Governments Webchats
On the 18th and 25th of May 2006, two moderated webchats about smaller cities and towns took place on this website. The first webchat was with Phil Woolas, Minister for Local Government. The second with Ruth Kelly MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
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Communities and Local Governments Forum
This forum has been created to allow everyone with an interest in the work of Communities and Local Government to contribute their views on current policy and emerging issues. All posted comments will be read by Communities and Local Government policy officials, who will also take part in each debate.
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Family Courts Forum for Young People
In order to tell children what is going on in court cases involving them, the Department for Constitutional Affairs has set up a moderated forum. Children, young people and parents could express and discuss their views about the role of children and young people in family courts.
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Family Courts Forum
In order to improve the transparency of the family court and the privacy of the families, the Department for Constitutional Affairs has set up a moderated forum. In light of all responses received, Ministers will make decisions about the proposals and the extent to which they wish to proceed them.
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