A good topic will clearly and simply identify a body of literature to which the topical question can be referred.

"I really don't think it's a topical question," Major said in presenting his party's platform.

Five or six topical questions are asked to the group.

Lipton was an active parliamentarian, known for putting topical and difficult questions to the executive.

This column tries to answer not just topical questions, but also those deep, eternal riddles of the universe.

It also considers topical political questions and adopts positions on all human rights cases.

We have had debates, topical and urgent questions on the embargo, etc.

The next item is the debate on topical, urgent and important questions.

My next point is the topical question of fraud and irregularity.

Before I present the work programme, please allow me to address three very topical questions.