Torridge & West Devon Liberal Democrats

Young Person Survey

This survey is an opportunity for you to give us your views.

You may remain anonymous if you wish, but your address and post code does help with statistical checking and will remain strictly confidential.

Have your say about the issues that are important to you. Fill in this survey then click the ‘Submit’ button at the bottom of the page.

Your Name
Address
Post Code
Email

1. About you

How long have you lived at your current address? (in years)

Do you study? Part Time / Full Time

Do you work? Part Time / Full Time

Are you unemployed? Yes / No

2. Education and Training

Do you think Torridge & West Devon has good education opportunities
for people over the age of 16? Yes / No

Has the introduction of tuition fees caused you to reconsider
going to University? Yes / No

Do you think the Government should invest more in Education,
even if it means putting up taxes? Yes / No

3. Advice Surgeries

Have you ever met or contacted Geoffrey Cox MP? Yes / No

Are you aware that Geoffrey Cox holds advice surgeries
around the constituency? Yes / No

If not how would you like to see them advertised? (e.g. in schools etc.)

How do you think MPs could be better informed about the concerns of young people?

Have you ever met or contacted your local District or County Councillor? Yes / No

4. Issues and Concerns

Which of the following issues do you consider to be most important?

Employment	Education	Social Security
Housing	Environment	Agriculture
Health/Hospitals	Crime	European Union
Animal Welfare

Are there other issues that you consider to be most important?

Do you think MPs broadly represent the views of young people
in Parliament?

Yes / No

5. Housing and Benefits

Do you live with your parents? Yes / No

Are you hoping to find a home of your own within the next year? Yes / No

If you don’t live with your parents, please tick where you live
(please tick all that apply): Rented / Owned / Shared / Flat / House / Other

If you have ticked Other, please specify:

Is your accommodation sufficient for your present needs? Yes / No

Are you in receipt of housing benefit? Yes / No

If yes, does your benefit cover the full cost of your rent? Yes / No

Do you believe that young people should have access to the same
level of housing benefit as older people? Yes / No

6. Crime and Personal

Have you ever been the victim of crime? Yes / No

Do you fear crime when you are out? (e.g. being attacked or
property you own being stolen.) Yes / No

Do you think the fear of crime is more of a problem than crime itself? Yes / No

Have you ever felt harassed by the police? e.g. while walking on
the streets or driving your car. Yes / No

7. Transport

Do you own: A car / A bike / A motorbike or moped

How often do you use public transport? Daily / Weekly / Monthly / Rarely

Is the level of public transport satisfactory in your area? Yes / No

What changes to public transport would you like to see?

8. Facilities for Young People

Do you think there are enough facilities for young people? Yes / No

What improvements would you like to see? Bike Tracks / Community Centre / Youth programmes /
Skate Parks / Other

If you would like to see other improvements, please specify:

9. Your Politics

Over the next five years you will have the opportunity to use your vote in the European, District, County and General Elections.

Who do you consider would most effectively serve your interests? Conservative / Green / Labour / Liberal Democrats / Other

Would you be interested in receiving a newsletter twice a year
to let you know what your MP has been doing in Parliament? Yes / No

Do you agree that young people are becoming increasingly alienated
from the political process? Yes / No

If so how would you remedy this situation?

Thank you for your help

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