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To MNHQ - what was the GB webchat actually like behind the scenes?

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cleanandclothed · 16/10/2009 15:29

Put this in site stuff so MNHQ can see it. I would really like to know:

Who was with him?
Who typed?
Did he read the questions or did someone (who?) read out ones he might like to answer?
Did anyone 'double check' = spin the answers before he sent them?
Was there any cut and paste or were they truly typed/dictated in real time?

Thanks in advance!

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JustineMumsnet · 16/10/2009 15:31

Yes he was here. We had security men (ate all the carrot cake, cupcakes, various hangers on advisers and Gordon (ate all the shortbread).

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JustineMumsnet · 16/10/2009 15:34

No he didn't type. Some answered were pre-prepared - he checked them all and changed many - and he dictated the rest. He knew A LOT and as soon as he finished one question he look up and say, "Right next question!"

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JustineMumsnet · 16/10/2009 17:41

No was not real Sarah Brown - we're going to need that name back soon too, as she has agreed to come .
Wasn't really like the Thick of It at all - much more serious.
He didn't dodge questions - was very keen to cover all the broad policy issues.
He marched in and shook everyone's hand and asked AlexiaMumsnet and NikitaTech if they enjoyed working at Mumsnet Towers - luckily don't think he heard their replies.
His security men ate ALL the carrot cake (really, I didn't even see it) - have I mentioned that already?
The advisers suggested things but he mostly did what he wanted.
He pretty much had every policy in his head and keen to get to the next question.
Am sure we'll get the biscuit answer - leave it with us.
And yes need a g&t.

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JustineMumsnet · 16/10/2009 18:07

knock yourselves out

(And I purposely didn't wear Boden cos I knew you'd all mock me, so there!)

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JustineMumsnet · 16/10/2009 18:09

pofacedandproud I thought he did do the environment didn't he? We've sent off some follow up questions which he didn't get to, including Home Ed one, so hopefully he'll get back on that.

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JustineMumsnet · 21/10/2009 21:21

No one of his advisers typed for him and you're very welcome Madame D .

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