Not sure the public have been any more successful in reliably getting answers in these pressers than the journalists.
The forum which has been most successful is Parliament and its select committees. Nothing rivals it.
In its stead sustained forensic interviews are also v useful, alas far too few ministers have been made available to explain their thinking and be scrutinised about it.
In its stead sustained forensic interviews are also v useful, alas far too few ministers have been made available to explain their thinking and be scrutinised about it.
Both questions from public, one on tourism, one on suicide weren't really answered. Possible there's no answer yet which is perfectly legitimate though prob better to say so.
The problem with this format is it's impossible to stop any minister from fillibustering at the podium.
The problem with this format is it's impossible to stop any minister from fillibustering at the podium.
Perhaps would be better if member of the public could ask live and be permitted at least one follow up.
