A QUESTION time style debate between candidates fighting to be in the next MP for the Chippenham constituency is being held in Melksham.

On the panel will be the current Chippenham MP Duncan Hames (Liberal Democrat), and prospective parliamentary candidates Michelle Donelan (Conservative), Tina Johnston (Green Party), Andy Newman (Labour) and Julia Reid (UKIP). The event will be chaired by Professor Dennis Tate.

It is taking place on Friday, April 10 from 7.30pm at Melksham Town Hall and will give electors the chance to hear from the candidates.

Any voter in the Chippenham parliamentary constituency is invited to submit questions by 2 April, to climatechampions@gmail.com or by phoning 07507 782523.

A representative sample of questions will be chosen by the organising committee for discussion by the panel. The person who puts the question will have the right of reply after the panel has had its say.

Melksham Energy Group, Climate Friendly Bradford on Avon, Bradford on Avon Fairtrade and Oxfam Groups and West Wilts Amnesty International Group are organising the event.

A second debate between the candidates is also being held on April 17 from 2pm at the United Church in Melksham High Street.

Entry is by ticket only and they are available from the Tourist Information Centre in Church Street.

Questions should be sent in advance to chairman Brian Warwick of the Melksham Seniors Forum on melkseniors55@gmail.com