2001-2002 Debates

Location: Bertrand Russel Room, Conway Hall, Red Lion Square, with exceptions noted.  Monday meetings unless noted.

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21st October 2001
AGM followed by “This House believes that only the private sector can save the NHS.”

Proposed by: Gwyn Redgers
Opposed by: Donald Leon Soon

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19th November 2001 (Artists’ Room)
“This House feels that freedom is an illusion.”

Proposed by: Ruxton Hayward
Opposed by: unknown

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Thursday, 29th November 2001
Visit to the Kingston Debating Society: “That the nation state has run its course.”

Proposed by: Dr Martin Power
Opposed by: Maureen Mahon

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17th December 2001
Joint debate with the City of London Society of Cogers: “This House supports the war against terrorism.”

Proposed by: Sylvan member (unknown)
Opposed by: Cogers member (unknown)

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21st January 2002
“This House considers that too many urban Brits are physically unfit, mentally weak and morally bankrupt.”

Proposed by: unknown
Opposed by: Gwyn Redgers

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18th February 2002
“This House believes that we should welcome asylum seekers.”

Proposed by: unknown
Opposed by: Nigel Kynoch Clark

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18th March 2002
Annual Business Meeting followed by “This House feels that people should be given more guidance on what to believe.”

Proposed by: David Wedgwood
Opposed by: Maureen Mahon

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Friday 24th May 2002
Annual Dinner Debate: “This House considers that the mobile phone is a curse – not an asset.”

Proposed by: Frank Janus
Opposed by: Nigel Kynoch Clark

 

2000-2001 debates