scotsman.com to host live debate with Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy

DO you have a question you would like to ask the Secretary of State for Scotland?

Readers of scotsman.com will be able to put their questions to Jim Murphy in a one-hour question-and-answer debate next month.

The live text debate is the first in a series on scotsman.com that will see Scotland's top politicians put on the spot by the country's electorate.

Jim Murphy will be answering questions live on scotsman.com on October 6 from 4pm alongside responding to those submitted before the event.

scotsman.com editor Alan Greenwood said:

"We are delighted to begin what we hope will be a series of lively discussions with Scotland's key decision-makers.

"Scotland is at the forefront of debate in the UK and on the international stage so this live debate couldn't be more timely.

"The site has long been a forum for political debate however this is the first that a leading politician will come face-to-face with our audience."

To log on to the debate visit scotsman.com/jimmurphywebchat where you can also set an email reminder.

You can submit a question before the event by emailing enquiries@scotsman.com

Questions will be selected on merit by scotsman.com.