Brian Taylor live news debate

BBC Scotland`s Political Editor, Brian Taylor is chairing a live news debate from The Glen Pavillion, Dunfermline, with his weekly BBC Radio Scotland show Brian Taylor`s Big Debate, focussing on this week`s biggest news stories.

The programme broadcasts with a panel in front of an audience, and takes a similar format to the BBC`s Question Time. click here

The programme researcher would like to invite people to come along and participate in the debate as part of the audience for news, views and discussion. Please arrive for 12:45 (the broadcast is from 13:15-14:00).

The panel will consist of four people, including:

John Sleigh - Liberal Democrat Councillor, Aberdeen South

Jim Barrie - SNP Candidate for Dundee West

So if you`d like to join in the debate with Brian`s lively panel, then please book your place in the audience by emailing brian@bbc.co.uk You are welcome to bring friends and family members if you wish.

QUESTIONS

We would like you to submit a topical news question/s if possible which may be included in the programme. These should relate to any news story which has appeared in the news that week .

They should be brief and to the point - the more succinct the more chance of being picked. Please email your question to brian@bbc.co.uk by the morning of Thursday 11 March .

Here are some recent examples of programme questions:

-Should Nicola Sturgeon resign over her involvement with the benefits cheat?

-Does the panel believe that the recession is really over?

-Is it right that MPs should not be allowed to employ members of their families?

Summary

What: Brian Taylor`s Big Debate - BBC Radio Scotland

Where: The Glen Pavillion, Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline KY12 8QH

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When: Friday 12 March , Arrive for 12:45