The Evening News asked the West Worcestershire candidates the following questions about issues which affect the lives of everyone in the constituency.
- The constituency's rural economy has suffered from foot-and-mouth. How would you as an MP help to regenerate the tourist as well as farming sectors?
- Most DERA staff will transfer to the public-private partnership QinetiQ in July. What will you do to ensure the well-being of staff in Malvern?
- Worcestershire consistently ranks very low in education league tables for funding. What would you do personally to alter the situation?
- How will you ensure your constituents get the treatment they deserve at Worcester's new hospital?
- Pershore suffers from traffic congestion. What are your strategies for improving the situation?
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