Cwmcarn High School pupils quiz Islwyn MP
Tuesday January 26th, 2010
Islwyn MP Don Touhig with pupils and staff from Cwmcarn High School.
Students at Cwmcarn High School were given the opportunity to quiz local MP Don Touhig when he recently visited the school to talk about his work in Parliament.
Following a wide ranging speech in front of 100 pupils, Mr Touhig answered questions about a series of issues including Iraq, the NHS, the Labour Party, the General Election, school funding and MPs expenses.
Mr Touhig said: “I was delighted to come to the school. We had a wide ranging discussion which was both interesting and informative – they were not afraid to ask difficult questions.
“Anyone who thinks that young people are not interested in politics could not be more wrong. I was very impressed by the passion and enthusiasm of the pupils.”
Headteacher Jacqui Peplinski said: “We were pleased to welcome Mr Touhig to the school. The talk he gave to learners was both inspiring and engaging.”
