Paul Rowlinson,  Conwy, Plaid Cymru – the Party of Wales

link / contact details for potential supporters

paul.rowlinson@trysor.f9.co.uk

(01248) 605365

Crud yr Awel, Lôn Newydd Coetmor, Bethesda, LL57 3DT


i.

what do you think is the most important issue in this election?

Environment – global warming

ii.
why did you make the decision to stand in this constituency and for this party (as an independent)?

This constituency:

I live here and want to represent the people where I live.

This party, Plaid Cymru:

I believe Wales as a nation has the right to self-determination and self-government if that is what the people decide.

Plaid Cymru’s green environmental policies.

Plaid Cymru’s belief in devolved socialism, social justice and equality.

Plaid Cymru’s internationalism.

iii.
what kind of vote are you expecting on May 5th?

That is up to the people of Conwy.

iv.
aside from the vote what are you hoping to get out of this campaign?

An opportunity to promote the party’s views amongst the people of Conwy.

v.
in your view what is the greatest threat to our civil liberties at the moment?

The Labour Government.

vi.
Blair has taken us to war three times since coming to power (not including the occasional ad hoc bombing raid) in the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq. Can war ever be justified?

Only as a last resort.  I will not support any UK military action which has not been approved by the United Nations under international law.  If elected, together with other Plaid Cymru MPs I will continue to lead the campaign to impeach Tony Blair.

vii.
There is very little left to privatise in this country, if you had your way what would be brought into public hands?

Railways.

viii.
Some environmental campaigners have started talking about nuclear power as a way to bring down CO2 emissions - what do you think of this?

I oppose the building of new nuclear power stations.

ix.
Asylum and immigration will be central issues in this election. What action on this issue would you like to see the next government push through?

More support for vulnerable asylum seekers, refugees and immigrants in this country.  Action abroad to reduce the need for people to have to flee their country and seek asylum abroad.

x.
What question do you wish was on this list but doesn't appear?

A Parliament for Wales.

2005