This was our very first debate. Back then we were not sure of the formula. We commissioned fairly formal papers and made the events open to all. This debate looked at the built environment in terms of its responsibility to keep us healthy, in terms of water, housing and clean air.

Paper 1: Decent Homes - Housing & Health

Dr Peter Ambrose, Director, Centre for Urban & Regional Research, University of Sussex

Paper 2: Death to Breath It? Air Quality and Health

Dr Malcolm Green, President, The British Lung Foundation

Paper 3: Disconnections and Disease: Water Supply and Health

Dr Gareth Rees, Head Designate, Centre for Public & Environmental Health Research, University of Surrey