Alderney hustings: Residents asked to send questions
The questions will be read out during the hustings.The candidates will be Haydn Bateman, Jeannie Cameron, Lin Maurice and Veronica Taylor.They would also be available in the Island Hall to answer questions before the hustings on a one-on-one basis from 17:30 to 18:45 GMT, the president said.
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