OVER 50 people turned up for a question and answer session held by Halesowen and Rowley Regis MP James Morris.

The Ask James event was at the Zion Christian Centre, Halesowen and was the second in a series of events across the constituency, the first was held at Cradley Heath Baptist Church in November.

The debate lasted for 90 minutes and questions included international development, Europe, immigration, and Halesowen issues such as Grange Road island.

The MP said: “Internet and social media campaigns get a lot of attention, but nothing can beat meeting people face-to-face, listening to their views and concerns, and giving them the straight answer they deserve.

“This is a return to old-style public meetings where anybody can come along and ask their MP about whatever national or local issues are on their mind without spin-doctors, advisors or party lines-to-take."

He added: “Local people wanted to ask me about the issues that were important to them, and although we didn’t all agree on every issue, it was good to have the discussions.”