Many people, in addition to their particular point expressed a continuing support for investment in health and education.Feedback from awaydaysThe audiences for the awaydays were an invited group of local representatives including Councillors, and council officials, those from the communities, voluntary sector activists, the farming and fishing industries, enterprise and business, education, trades unions, the health services and social work.The following issues were raised consistently by a number of questioners across all four venues.Issues raised at AwaydaysLocal Government funding - difficulties for rural areas in general and for services such as fire in particularOlder people - importance of social work and properly funding care in the communityVoluntary Sector - must ensure it is properly supported because of value added to public servicesTransport - critical to economy, so must give more priority to roads and public transportDrugs - much increase profile of drugs problems, also fund rehabilitation, increased policing essentialHealth - NHS funding should be increased to improve servicesEducation - support front line services, reduce ring fencing, when respond to McCroneRural affairs - ensure modulation doesn't cut farm incomes, representations for farmers on National Park Boards, new fishing vessels S1W-09968