Ann Widdecombe webchat 14 June 1.30-2.30pm

Hello Ann.

A few years back the government and the Beeb were trying desperately to get us all online.

As you were in government then (or at least in the other lot) could you tell me why this was? And do you think it such a good thing after all?

I am thinking of, for example, online gaming with the trials and tribulations, not to mention mindless time wasting, that that involves. And forums, such as this one and its sister site Mumsnet, where we do spend a lot of time talking to virtual 'friends', sometimes to the detriment of other things, like reading, hobbies, and family interaction. I think, with that latter example, it is more worrying perhaps with Mumsnet, where maybe children could be time deprived.

Do you ever read Mumsnet. Does it worry you?

Ann, you have devoted so much of your life to politics, charities and latterly to dancing, tv, theatre, pantomime and even briefly opera. When, finally, you are on your own in your Devon home, how do you relax? Do you enjoy your own company or are you desperate to be off on your next venture. For what it's worth, I believe you are the best Speaker who never was - I was so disappointed when you decided not to go for it, particularly when the present incumbant was elected!! Do you miss the cut and thrust of politics or was it a relief when you finally retired?

Not sure if I'll be around that day, or even if I can think of a question, but I have the utmost respect for Anne, I don't always agree with her on every issue, but I admire her immensely.

She should definitely have got the post of Speaker of the House of Commons!

I'm so pleased to see that Ann Widdecombe's coming on! Don't know what questions I'll have for her yet, but I'm really looking forward to hearing what she has to say about things.

Where is jingle she will be pleased to hear Widders is coming on

I don't believe it - I think it was I who suggested asking the lovely Widders onto GN some long time ago and now she's coming and I will be on holiday far away without the benefit of internet connection Anyway here's a and a for our Widders