This week sees BBC's Question Time come to Newport, when the studio audience will be able to put all sorts of topical questions to the panel, which is usually made up of politicians and other interested parties.

So, this week we've been asking local business people what they would ask the panel if they were in the audience...

John Newell, director of Kingston Newell Estate Agents, Newport

The Welsh Conservatives have pledged to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax on the sale of residential properties up to the value of £250k should they becoming the governing party in Wales. Do the other parties agree and will it increase the number of homes being sold in South East Wales to people with jobs over the border in England?

Joanna Ingles, Licensed Conveyancer, Howells Solicitors, Newport

Howells Solicitors has recently completed the first Help to Buy house purchase in Wales, with more near to completion. It is proving to be a very popular scheme which is still in its infancy. Should the Wales Government consider increasing the £170m budget for the scheme and expand it to include not just new homes?

Gareth Jones, director of Audere Medical Services Limited, Usk

In light of the recent e-mail sent by the medical director of the English NHS to his counterpart in Wales, should both the Welsh and English NHS be measured using the same parameters and best practice shared by both in the interests of their patients?

Dan Smith, director, M4 Property Consultants, Newport

Edwina Hart has set up a task force led by the private sector who have reported a number of interesting propositions for the economic development of Newport. These have been well received by the local business community. Do the panel agree that its now essential to allocate funding for these to be taken forward?

Lewis Lewis, director of Corporate & Client Services, Lewis and Lewis Ltd

What strategies should the Welsh Government instigate to move Wales from a public purse economy to an entrepreneurial one i.e. from an economy of takers to one of makers?

Richard Selby, director, Pro Steel Engineering, Langstone

As reports signal growth for Welsh construction, what will the Welsh Government be able to do to assist SMEs in South Wales with the financing of these projects, in order to maintain positive cash flow as businesses grow to meet the increased demand?

Gerald Davies, executive chairman, Kymin Group, Newport

What will the NATO summit, coming to Newport in September, do for the city and the whole South Wales region?

Nick Park, Green & Co Accountants, Cwmbran

What can be done to increase trade to Newport from Bristol and the South West of England? Would the reduction in toll fares on the Severn Bridge be a viable option?

Matt Southall, managing director, Acorn Group, Newport

There are currently around 100,000 young unemployed people in Wales. Ahead of National Apprenticeship Week next week and in the current economic climate, what do you think are the main benefits of taking on an apprentice?