Annual Survey

   
 
Hello,

I'm Angela Smith your local MP for Hillsborough. I've been your MP since the General Election of 2005.
I thoroughly enjoy being your representative, working for you in parliament and here in Sheffield.

Thank you for taking the time to read my Annual Report to see what I've been up to over the last year.

As an MP, one of my jobs is to effectively represent the people that live in this area. To be able to do
this I need to hear from you, about your priorities
and your concerns.

Please fill out the following survey. Your responses will help my work in parliament and improve the
area we live.


The Economy, Taxation and The Cost of Living

Which of the following statements do you agree with?

What would you consider to be the most serious problem for you?

How greatly do you feel your life has been affected by the rising cost of gas and electricity?

Do you feel the local economy is developing well?

Are you worried about losing your job?

Transport and Travel

Do you car-share, or are you a member of a car sharing club?

Do you walk to work, or walk your children to school?

If yes, how many times a week do you do this?

Do you think that the new road tax proposals are fair?

Should road tax on New Cars be based on how much CO2 they produce?

Public Transport

Do you use public transport?

If yes, which if the following do you use most often?

Considering your chosen transport system:
Successful Average Unsuccessful
Reliability
Routes
Timetables
Pricing


Crime

Is there a neighbourhood watch presence where you live?

If not, would you like there to be?

In your opinion does probation and community sentencing work?

Do you feel there is a need for stop and search in your local community, including local schools?

Have you ever been a victim of crime in the are you live?

If yes, what have you experienced?

Please enter further details for the 'other' item you entered above.

Housing

Is the level of housing to rent in your area:

Do you feel there should be more opportunities for part-rent/part mortgage properties

Do you feel government should give more support to:
Yes No
1st time buyers
Those struggling to keep up with mortgage or rent payments
Those that own their own home
Making homes more energy efficient


Immigration

Government legislation for non-EU workers
The government has introduced a new points system to ensure that workers outside the EU can only find employment in the UK if there is a shortage of British workers in particular skills areas.


Do you think the above plan is a good idea?

Government Legislation for UK workers
As a member of the European Union it is possible for workers from the UK to travel abroad, to other EU countries and find work.

Are you happy with this?

Government legislation for EU workers
As in the UK, it is possible for citizens from EU countries to travel to the UK and find employment.

Are you happy with this legislation?

Do you welcome the government proposals to equalize pay, terms and conditions between temporary and permanent UK residents?

Do you feel government is right to focus on improving the skills of UK workers to reduce reliance on foreign workers?

Welfare reform

Please indicate how you feel about proposed changes in Welfare?
Agree No feeling Disagree
Proposals for those on longer term job seekers allowance to participate in compulsory community service work
To bring an end to incapacity benefit, with those claiming disability to undergo medical tests to determine their ability to go back to work, and receive support in finding work.
Full time care-givers and disabled people with the greatest need to be distinguished from those searching for work
Lone parents, with children over the age of 7 being expected to look for work


Your details

Name

Address

Post Code

E-mail address

What age group are you in

What type of ownership do you have of your home

How many children are living at home

What is your marital status

What is your gender

Employment Status
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. I look forward to reviewing the results.

Kind regards,

Angela Smith MP
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