Set by George Cowley We asked for ideas on how to become "a fully participating member of our vibrant 21st-century democracy"

Many apologies to compers, most of whom I have emailed or written to, but last week's setting for No 3967 should have read "Morton", not "Motion". This week I was glad to receive an entry from dear John Griffiths-Colby ("It's been a long time . . . I hope you are well"). Welcome back. And yes, I am . . . and I hope you are, too. Hon menshes to Bill Greenwell and El Basilio. £5 book tokens for the two singletons. The winners this week get £20, the best of whom (Alanna Blake) also gets the Tesco vouchers. George Cowley's "Become an MP" was jolly good, but then he set the comp, so no dice, George.

Report by Report by Ms de Meaner

One gets one's PA to write a blog for one.

One writes frequently to editors expressing views on reforming the House of Lords.

One keeps Thursday evenings free to attend live broadcasts of Question Time, dressed to attract Dimbleby's attention, and making suitably awkward comments.

One votes in local elections if one can discover when and where to do this.

One brings up the West Lothian Question at dinner parties, pub nights, et cetera, whenever Scots are present.

One takes several short holidays per year, supporting economy airlines and investigating varying countries' reactions to global warming en route.

One plants a tree - and gets PA to mention on blog.

One buys hybrid cars for self and family (ditto blog mention).

Alanna Blake

Join a party (any party will do).

Attend a meeting.

Leave the party in disgust.

Form your own party.

Call a meeting.

Join Amnesty, FoE, et cetera, after no one turns up.

Write letters furiously, go on protest marches, et cetera.

Fall into despair.

Set up a blog.

Brian D Allingham

Think of new ways to donate/lend/launder £10m to the Labour Party. Accept seat in the Lords. Refuse to help the police with their inquiries.

Donate £10m to help fund a city academy, on condition the head is a business manager of your choice. Accept seat in the Lords. Refuse to help the police with inquiries.

Offer your house in the West Indies to the Prime Minister and his family to spend their holidays in.

Offer to write fulsome articles about carbon emissions explaining why this government need do nothing about the problem.

Bid for the super-casino franchise.

Write articles explaining why it is absolutely right that education ministers should send their children to private schools.

Josh Ekroy

Escape from prison and join in.

Michael Cregan

Put an X on a piece of paper now and again.

Harry Glenister

No 3968 Hotline to God
Set by George Cowley

We want you to eavesdrop on the private prayers to their Maker of a famous politician of your choice.

Max 125 words by 1 March
Email: comp@newstatesman.co.uk

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