[JPKC]

(Original post by Metrobeans)
What would you do if your son was at home, crying all alone on the bedroom floor cos he's hungry? And the only way to feed him is to sleep with a man for a little bit of money?

Prsom. If we're doing that:

(Original post by toronto353)
QFA

Dogs or cats?

Would you push a bloke off a bridge if it'd stop a train hitting some kids?

Uggs: yay/nay?

Also, would you - if elected - go through the Guiding Doc/Constitution to sort out the grammar?

[toronto353]

(Original post by SciFiRory)
ah, okay.

hmm, I guess the most obvious inquiry would be whether or not you plan to continue with the daily updates and such that Metro has been doing, I must say I have been pretty impressed that daily messages are almost always sent and the house itself is updated often, I would hope to see such activity levels maintained by any future speakers if possible

I intend to continue with daily updates yes. I agree that they're a positive aspect of this House and help to build activity. I also will include xXedixXx's suggestion to include the results of various votes as TCIT currently does. It keeps people informed of the results especially if they vote, but don't comment when they do. I also want to update the wiki pages more frequently so that it's as up to date as it can be.

(Original post by Metrobeans)
Few more questions:

Why did you decide to run?

Having run TSR UKIP for some time, I decided that it was time for a new challenge. I also want to move the MHoC forward and I decided to run so that I could improve the MHoC even further than it already has been.

You're also running for MUN Deputy Secretary General and with this in mind, would you ensure that if elected, whilst maintaining positive links with the MUN, you would not introduce or champion debates and discussions here which require members to have knowledge of the MUN's procedures and processes?

The Speaker should be neutral so I would try to ensure that relevant knowledge about MUN processes and procedures was given either by myself or by the author. Beyond that, I would remain neutral on these matters.

Further, would you ensure that any further links with the MUN appeal to all members of the MHoC, particularly MHoC members who do not already post in the MUN and will you ensure that a clique within a clique does not form here?

The links that we currently have seem to work well, but they have been member led and not Speaker led. They seem to appeal to everyone and so I don't think that such a clique occurs. On matters which would see us link further. I would consult with Thunder_chunky and the MUN team and TCIT as to the best way to proceed, but it must be the members of this House which give their opinions so that I can act in their best interests when looking at new links which require me to examine them.

Would you ever punish an MP for poor conduct?

That would be an issue for party leaders/ mods (depending on the severity of the poor conduct and whether it contravenes site rules). My role would be to be impartial and FAs can't deal with reports anyway so issues that go to the mods must be dealt with by the mods.

Though this session has certainly been one of the more active for a while, it has also been one of the more disruptive. What's your take on it?

Though there have been some issues throughout this term, it has also seen quality Bills and debate from all sides. I would use my conference idea to address the issues of disruption to the House, but it is the members who must make that conscious decision to change and leaders should encourage it. Getting involved beyond holding the conference would risk the Speaker losing impartiality which is the most important aspect of the office.

Would you support the relaxing of the number of seconders required to submit an amendment?

That would be for MPs to decide via an amendment.

What would you do if your son was at home, crying all alone on the bedroom floor cos he's hungry? And the only way to feed him is to sleep with a man for a little bit of money?

I'd set up a committee here to make a decision and report back in a few months. I see you're turning into paddy.

[toronto353]

(Original post by JPKC)
Prsom. If we're doing that:



Dogs or cats?

Would you push a bloke off a bridge if it'd stop a train hitting some kids?

Uggs: yay/nay?

Also, would you - if elected - go through the Guiding Doc/Constitution to sort out the grammar?

Cats.

Tricky question, could I not just turn into superman and save both?

Nay - are they still in fashion (if they ever were in fashion ).

I would be willing to do just that, but I'm sure we had an amendment that did just that.

[Metrobeans]

(Original post by toronto353)
I intend to continue with daily updates yes. I agree that they're a positive aspect of this House and help to build activity. I also will include xXedixXx's suggestion to include the results of various votes as TCIT currently does. It keeps people informed of the results especially if they vote, but don't comment when they do. I also want to update the wiki pages more frequently so that it's as up to date as it can be.




Having run TSR UKIP for some time, I decided that it was time for a new challenge. I also want to move the MHoC forward and I decided to run so that I could improve the MHoC even further than it already has been.




The Speaker should be neutral so I would try to ensure that relevant knowledge about MUN processes and procedures was given either by myself or by the author. Beyond that, I would remain neutral on these matters.




The links that we currently have seem to work well, but they have been member led and not Speaker led. They seem to appeal to everyone and so I don't think that such a clique occurs. On matters which would see us link further. I would consult with Thunder_chunky and the MUN team and TCIT as to the best way to proceed, but it must be the members of this House which give their opinions so that I can act in their best interests when looking at new links which require me to examine them.




That would be an issue for party leaders/ mods (depending on the severity of the poor conduct and whether it contravenes site rules). My role would be to be impartial and FAs can't deal with reports anyway so issues that go to the mods must be dealt with by the mods.




Though there have been some issues throughout this term, it has also seen quality Bills and debate from all sides. I would use my conference idea to address the issues of disruption to the House, but it is the members who must make that conscious decision to change and leaders should encourage it. Getting involved beyond holding the conference would risk the Speaker losing impartiality which is the most important aspect of the office.




That would be for MPs to decide via an amendment.




I'd set up a committee here to make a decision and report back in a few months. I see you're turning into paddy.

Thanks for the answers.

As a follow up, do you agree with principle that a Speaker should be impartial within the House, but not impartial about the House?

[toronto353]

(Original post by Metrobeans)
Thanks for the answers.

As a follow up, do you agree with principle that a Speaker should be impartial within the House, but not impartial about the House?

It's a difficult one. In the House, the Speaker must be impartial. Do you mean when talking about the House to others or outside the House or in the bar etc.? I'm not quite sure as to how you're using the word about there.

[obi_adorno_kenobi]

Does this election not illustrate that the House is dead on its feet?

[tehFrance]

(Original post by obi_adorno_kenobi)
Does this election not illustrate that the House is dead on its feet?

PROSM

[Metrobeans]

(Original post by toronto353)
It's a difficult one. In the House, the Speaker must be impartial. Do you mean when talking about the House to others or outside the House or in the bar etc.? I'm not quite sure as to how you're using the word about there.

By about the House, I mean, with regard to how the House is run. Do you feel that you could/should express opinions on proposals to change the House which may be made via open discussions or in amendment debates?

[Matthew_Lowson]

Do you believe that you have the time for both roles should you be successful in both races?

[toronto353]

(Original post by obi_adorno_kenobi)
Does this election not illustrate that the House is dead on its feet?

Not at all. If you look at the House, we have had many new and active members (RoryS, JPKC etc.) A lot of people will simply have felt that this wasn't their time to run or that they didn't have enough experience/ wanted to still be able to debate or for various other reasons. This election shouldn't be held as some sign of the House's death because the high amount of activity and debate shows that it isn't.

[toronto353]

(Original post by Metrobeans)
By about the House, I mean, with regard to how the House is run. Do you feel that you could/should express opinions on proposals to change the House which may be made via open discussions or in amendment debates?

Thank you for clarifying - I didn't even get that connotation when considering your question.

Obviously there are certain issues (such as the repeal of the GRA) which you commented on because there were logistical issues which could have put your Speakership in danger of being accused of being partisan. In reality the Speaker should have little say because it is the members who are the lifeblood of this place. Only when the Speaker could be called into question in any way - such as the repeal of the GRA - should the Speaker give an honest, but politically impartial opinion. That said, it should be a rare occurrence.

(Original post by Matthew_Lowson)
Do you believe that you have the time for both roles should you be successful in both races?

I believe that I would do because the DSG is more of a supporting role, while the Speakership is a far more intense role. Others have done it in the past and, as you said yourself earlier, I had a taste of it when running the EU Bloc and TSR UKIP so I see no reason as to why I shouldn't have time for both roles.

[obi_adorno_kenobi]

(Original post by toronto353)
Not at all. If you look at the House, we have had many new and active members (RoryS, JPKC etc.) A lot of people will simply have felt that this wasn't their time to run or that they didn't have enough experience/ wanted to still be able to debate or for various other reasons. This election shouldn't be held as some sign of the House's death because the high amount of activity and debate shows that it isn't.

But in comparison to the past, the quality of the House is much less. You coronation as speaker is the weakest election since dayne took over for his 2nd term. That, I think, speaks volumes.

[toronto353]

(Original post by obi_adorno_kenobi)
But in comparison to the past, the quality of the House is much less. You coronation as speaker is the weakest election since dayne took over for his 2nd term. That, I think, speaks volumes.

In fairness it wasn't ever intended to be a coronation and I intend to fight this election as a proper election - there is still the RON option for people. The quality of this term is I think up to individual members to decide. That said, there have been many great Bills, Motions, Treaties, Amendments and Petitions and I think that the volume of all of them and the quality of all of them combined with a budget shows that this House isn't dead, but very much alive. Talking ourselves down all the time won't help anyone. We need to be aware of our achievements if we're ever to sell them to others and the admin team so that we can get the changes that we need.

[obi_adorno_kenobi]

(Original post by toronto353)
In fairness it wasn't ever intended to be a coronation and I intend to fight this election as a proper election - there is still the RON option for people. The quality of this term is I think up to individual members to decide. That said, there have been many great Bills, Motions, Treaties, Amendments and Petitions and I think that the volume of all of them and the quality of all of them combined with a budget shows that this House isn't dead, but very much alive. Talking ourselves down all the time won't help anyone. We need to be aware of our achievements if we're ever to sell them to others and the admin team so that we can get the changes that we need.

What changes do we need?

[toronto353]

(Original post by obi_adorno_kenobi)
What changes do we need?

Need is perhaps a strong word, but there are changes that we would like. We would like a shoutbox (which would be useful for PMQs, live debates and perhaps even election debates), better advertising and a change in how this forum is presented on the forums page. Talking ourselves down won't help us though.

[thunder_chunky]

I was expecting five or more candidates so on that front it's a bit disapointing.
Still, there's no telling what Toronoto can or can't bring to the table as speaker so we'll see. I think I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

[toronto353]

(Original post by thunder_chunky)
I was expecting five or more candidates so on that front it's a bit disapointing.
Still, there's no telling what Toronoto can or can't bring to the table as speaker so we'll see. I think I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt.

Thanks - I think.

[thunder_chunky]

(Original post by toronto353)
Thanks - I think.

That's my half assed endorsement. You can thank me later.

[toronto353]

(Original post by thunder_chunky)
That's my half assed endorsement. You can thank me later.

If I get your vote, I can thank you later you mean.

[LETSJaM]

Uhhh... election of 1. This is awkward.

I think Metrobeans should open it up again to allow others to submit manifesto's again, to give a real competition, which can't be achieved with only one fielded candidate.

<3 x