Tag elderly people, says science minister

[slinky]

Originally Posted by Doug

I thought you'd already had a tag? **** don't tell me you are walking around free.......

Yes I was......I don't pay to walk around!! people pay me to do that

[Doug]

Originally Posted by slinky

Yes I was......I don't pay to walk around!! people pay me to do that

Yes, I'm still waiting for my refund.........

[WillowTheWhisp]

Originally Posted by Doug

I can see the merit of the idea in certain circumstances, but we would be better off providing better care in the first place. Things like this and other ideas like Tele Care aren’t the answer.

What kind of better care do you suggest?

Maybe we should all be tagged so that we can be found if we get lost. Remember the child that went missing not long ago? It's panic stations for parents when they can't find a child. OK it I understand that it may not prevent someone getting into danger but if it cuts down on the hours of worry by helping to find someone sooner............ I suppose we'll never agree on it any more than people agree on the need for elderly relatives to be in sheltered housing etc. I'd just personally rather be safe than sorry.

[West Ender]

Originally Posted by Less

Hello is that the police tag line?
(recorded voice) Hello you have contacted the police tag line if the person you wish to trace is a neighbour, PRESS 1.

If the person you wish to trace is a relative that you are only mildly concerned about PRESS 2.

If the person is known to disappear for days on end and comes back smelling of beer, DON'T PRESS ANYTHING IT'S YOUR HUSBAND, YOU NEED RELATE!

If the person has gone missing with one of our tags and we don't manage to find them you will be responsible for reimbursing the full cost of the missing piece of equipment, PRESS 3........hello? HELLOOO? No they've rung off again!

That's made my day. Brilliant!