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Rough notes - November 20

Rupert Allman | 09:55 UK time, Tuesday, 20 November 2007

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This is where the programme starts. All suggestions for this week's programme very welcome. What follows is a mix of our ideas and those already pushed our way. Please treat this as your own space - it helps us shape what we do on air. A draft running order will follow. Comments can be posted below or email ipm [at] bbc.co.uk. Thanks

In the mix so far:

mark_55.jpgMarc: A couple of suggested stories from the blog to chase. First, an easy one. Dan Bennett ( comment 1 ) wants to hear from the - in particular talking about his . Nice. Then C Brady ( comment 12 ) wants to know if it's possible to calculate the carbon footprint for the motor sport industry? We'll have a go.

Also, why are British politicians so bad at using the web? Conservative blogger isn't convinced is the best use of the Foreign Secretary's time. It's not just the , or - the Lib Dems have got their own where you can - . Online hustings - but does any of it move you to engage or the at least react? If not, why not?

chris_55.jpg Chris: I briefly mentioned blog on last week's show. I've now spoken to him, so watch this space. To a rather different casualty of war and something called . Is this an appropriate subject for a beauty pageant? Sick or a serious attempt to raise awareness and challenge a stereotype?

george_55.jpg George: Word reaches us that is in town. I'd like to hear from him - would you? Also, what's Egypt got against ? And on the subject of people worried about their work online - talks resume this weekend aimed at trying to resolve the . We've been speaking to the behind .

jenny_55.jpgJenny: Is it against the law to get drunk? As December nears it seems an apt question and one that's being taken up by the MP for Birmingham Yardley, . We've picked this up from - anyway if you live in the area you've all be invited out by your local MP for a pub crawl.

And who do you trust with your private data? Let's assume is not top of your list, how about the NHS? Doctors are poised to boycott the . I'm guessing the child benefit record debacle is bound to add grist to the mill of those (see and ) concerned about this new scheme. As either a patient or doctor are you happy that such important information is being held centrally? Let me know what you think.

So there you go for starters. If you've thoughts about these or other stories you'd like us to cover, email ipm or leave a comment.

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