The first of a series of Opposition road shows on the UK's rewrite of relations with its colonies is set to be held in St. George's next week.

The news came after a dry run for United Bermuda Party members and guests was held on Wednesday.

And Opposition Leader Pamela Gordon said Government had failed to provide a lead on the issues in the UK White Paper since it was published in March.

She said: "There is uncertainty and some disquiet because people believe this is a very important issue which has been floating out there for months and nothing has been discussed.

"What we're trying to do is take the White Paper, break it down and do an analysis of it as it stands -- not get into hypothetical stuff.'' More than 100 people attended Wednesday's meeting in Hamilton's Cathedral Hall for the first presentation of the White Paper road show.

Ms Gordon said the party wanted to compile a list of the most asked questions on the White Paper, which offers full UK citizenship to the people of the Overseas Territories, but also lays down a list of financial and human rights legislation Britain wants to see implemented.

Ms Gordon said people wanted to know the nuts and bolts of the citizenship offer and its potential effect on the still-running Independence debate.

She added that people had also asked what effect a move towards Independence would mean for people who took up the offer of full UK passports and the right to live and work in Britain.

And Ms Gordon said people also raised fears on the possible impact of financial regulations proposals on Bermuda's booming offshore business and if jobs could be put at risk.

Ms Gordon added: "Where we don't have the answers, we basically put to the audience what our concerns are and how we will address them.'' She said the party planned three meetings -- in the east, west and central areas.

"We would envisage some time passing then, hopefully, more information will come forward, then we will be able to go back to people,'' she explained.

And she said she was "very pleased'' at the outcome of the first meeting.

Ms Gordon added: "There were people who turned out because they were interested.