This is part of a series of eighteen questions from The Democracy Club asked of the Isle of Wight candidates in the 2010 General Election (background).
National statement nine: A married, heterosexual couple provide the best environment in which to raise a family.
| Candidate | Position | Comment | |
| Ian Dunsire (English Democrats Party) | agrees | “….but that is not to say that any other environments are unsuitable. It always depends on the individuals concerned. Love, respect and stability are the key components.” | |
| Bob Keats (Green Party) | is neutral | “Very few same sex couples have families. Single parents should look to be independent of state support.” | |
| Pete Harris (Independent) | strongly agrees | “Stability for the next generation is vital and has been undermined over recent decades.” | |
| Paul Martin (Middle England Party) | strongly agrees | ||
| Paul David Randle-Jolliffe (Independent) | strongly agrees | “The best enviroment is the natural mother and father in a marriage and the wider family, arguing that is not the only way is not a great argument not too support whats best.” | |
| Mark Chiverton (Labour Party) | is neutral | “The best environment in which to raise a family is a stable, loving relationship which can come in a variety of forms.” | |
| Michael Tarrant (UK Independence Party – UKIP) | strongly agrees | “A proven fact.” | |
| Jill Wareham (Liberal Democrats) | agrees | “There are cases where married couples do not provide the best environment and there are many cases of single parents and same sex families that provide a very good environment” |
Those who didn’t provide responses: Andrew Turner – Conservative, Geof Clynch – BNP and Edward Corby – Independent
The idea for this whole idea came from the excellent The Democracy Club and answers are hosted by the splendid
Election issue of TheyWorkForYou.
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