What is Gov 2.0?  Why is it important?   A Survey

Government 2.0 is the new kid on the block when it comes to democracy.  But what does it mean?  At the Government 2010 conference on October 22nd we'll be discussing Government 2.0 every which way - but in advance of the event we'd like your opinions - as a scene setter.  We're inviting the leading government, politics and social networking blogs to promote this survey so that we get all shades of opinion.  We'll publish the results on G2010.co.uk and also through our partner blogs and web sites.  There are no right or wrong answers - we just want your opinions.  All of your responses will held in strictest confidence.  At the end of the questionnaire you can also register to watch the free G2010 web broadcast on October 22nd 2009. There are just a small number of questions - so the survey will only take about 2 minutes to complete. You can skip any questions you can't answer.

1.	Government 2.0 means a variety of things.  Interactive web media allows government to be different to what has come before.  Consider the following 5 aspects of Government 2.0 and tell us which ONE is most important as far as you are concerned.
	Government building 'frameworks' so that citizens can design services of their own
	An ability for government to consult more easily with the people in order to amend policy
	A means by which people can take control themselves to alter or influence government policy
	A change in ethos from governments talking to governments listening
	An opportunity to join up silos of unconnected government services

2.	You may not like any of the 5 desciptors we've chosen for you in the previous question.  If so what phrase or description would you prefer to describe next generation government supported by interactive web technologies?

3.	Do you believe that the political parties in the UK, generally speaking, are fully aware of the opportunities that interactive web technologies bring to the process of government?  If you are not from the UK feel free to skip this question.
	Not very aware at all
	Somewhat aware
	Very aware
	Don't know

4.	Which of the main political parties, in your view, is the most Government 2.0 savvy?
	Conservative
	Labour
	LibDem
	UKIP
	Green
	Other

	Which?

5.	Do you believe that local authorities or central government departments are further along in embracing Government 2.0 concepts?
	Local government
	Central government

6.	How aware are you of the Digital Britain Report?
	Very aware and am up to speed on its recommendations
	Have heard of it and know about one or two of its recommendations
	Have heard of it but know nothing about what it recommends
	Have never heard of it

7.	To what extent do you think the government should regulate the Internet?  1 implies minimal government regulation of the Internet and 5 implies that government should have considerable regulation responsibilities including monitoring Internet traffic
	1 - Minimal
	2
	3
	4
	5 - Considerable

8.	If the government holds information about citizens do you believe that in all instances citizens should have the right to see that information?
	Yes citizens should always have the right to access government information held about them
	No - there is certain information held by government that citizens should not have the right to see

9.	What age are you?
	Under 18
	18-30
	31-40
	41-50
	51-60
	Over 60

10.	Where do you work?
	Local government
	Central government
	Non-governmental agency
	Commercial sector
	Charity
	Student
	Not employed

11.	What political party do you think you might vote for at the next general election?  (Skip this if you feel uncomfortable answering).
	Labour
	Conservative
	Liberal Democrat

12.	Are you male or female?
	Male
	Female

13.	Finally, for validation purposes, and so that we might notify you about publication of the survey results, please provide an email address.  Your email address will be held in strictest confidence and will not be supplied to third parties.

That's it!  Please CLICK SUBMIT to register your responses.  When you submit we'll also take you to a landing page where you can register to watch the Government 2010 event on October 22nd.