Conservative Policy Forum discussion – the digital age
The Conservative Policy Forum is a national party group which gives local party members the opportunity to discuss the major policy challenges facing Britain. Coming up is:
- Discussion on the digital age.
- Wednesday, 17th October 2018.
- 7.00 for 7.15 pm to 9.00 pm.
- At Foxton Village Hall, Hardman Road, Foxton, CB22 6RN. Map.
We are asked to discuss the following
- To what extent do you view the digital age as a force for good?
- Finding the balance between encouraging tech innovation and mitigating tech’s harms is crucial to the tech revolution. What are the most important areas you think the government should be focusing on in order to achieve this?
- How active should the government be in tackling online harms? To what extent do you view legislation necessary in tackling this?
- To what extent has your broadband improved recently?
- British tech start-ups are vital to the UK tech industry. What more can we do to support our entrepreneurs of the future?
- Social media has experienced serious challenges recently. How active should the government be in addressing the challenges posed by social media?
- How concerned are you that the automation of jobs will put many people out of work? Do you think the creation of new jobs from the tech revolution will be sufficient
The full briefing paper can be obtained from the Central Office website. It would be helpful if you could let us know if you are coming to our meeting – please e-mail Linda Oliver via cpf@southcambsconservatives.co.uk.
The summary of responses to this paper will be sent to the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport, the Rt Hon Jeremy Wright MP; CPF Chairman, George Freeman MP; Conservative Vice-Chairman for Policy, Chris Skidmore MP; and the Prime Minister’s Policy Unit within a month of the closing date for submissions.
- The next paper will be on Disability and Inclusion and will be published at the start of November.
With almost 250 active CPF groups across the country and strong professional support from CCHQ**, the CPF has a vital role at the heart of the Conservative Party – with a direct line to the minister for government policy, its members have a real say in the direction our Party is taking.
CPF members played an important role during the 2017 general election, providing a number of contributions towards the manifesto we were elected on; the work of its members in our target seats made a real difference to the outcome.
As we implement our Conservative manifesto and start formulating our vision for 2022, it is as important as ever we demonstrate how only the Conservatives will make the difficult decisions needed to secure a better and brighter future for Britain.
Linda Oliver is the Chairman of this group, which exists to discuss an issue put forward by Conservative Central Office.
Through the CPF, the Party is kept informed of members’ opinions when deciding policy (unlike the Labour Party which appears only to take notice of its union paymasters).
The more members attending, the more valid your arguments and views – so please do come and listen to the arguments and air your views. All SCCA members are automatically eligible to join the discussion.
If you are not currently on the CPF mailing list, please e-mail Heather Williams scca@southcambsconservatives.co.uk ask for your name to be added.
** The Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ), formerly known as Conservative Central Office (CCO) is the headquarters of the British Conservative Party.