The phrase "and discussions whether" is not correct as it is incomplete and lacks clarity in written English.
It can be used in contexts where you are referring to ongoing conversations or debates about a specific topic, but it needs to be part of a complete sentence.
Example: "The committee held meetings and discussions whether to proceed with the new policy."
Alternatives: "and debates about" or "and conversations regarding".
There are a million reasons this might not work, admit Giles and Campbell, but the exercise is meant to generate insight and discussion, whether or not it succeeds.
Stereotypes and resentments, slurs and discussions about whether or not it's ok to call someone "akata", hyphens, distinctions, national boundaries and ethnic demarcations are not important.
Suddenly, the press was brimming with folksy Yiddishisms worthy of Leo Rosten, references to abstruse Jewish concepts, and discussions about whether Lieberman would be able to attend his inauguration, which falls on a Saturday.
Ms Dorries said the meeting with Sir George had been "good-natured" and discussions on whether she would be allowed back into the Conservative parliamentary party had been adjourned.
The initial focal question at the center of the debates and discussions was whether or not there were proper instances of Philosophy in traditional (i.e., pre-Modern) Sub-Saharan Africa, in particular.
Human papilloma virus-positive tumours have distinct clinical and prognostic features, and discussions concerning whether or not patients with HPV-positive tumours should be regarded as a separate group and receive different treatment compared with HPV-negative tumours are ongoing.
Re "With Bonds Set to Appear Today, Former Prosecutor Expects a Trial," Dec. 7: As United States Attorney for the Northern District of California, Kevin V. Ryan was privy to all aspects of the investigation of Barry Bonds, Bonds's and other witnesses' testimony before the grand jury, and the discussions whether to indict Bonds for illegal drug use, tax evasion and perjury.
What was as striking is that the people of Turkey spent last November reading and watching discussions whether students' mixed-sex house share was against the country's ethical code, an issue which received little coverage in world media.
Less clear to many participants and audience members after a whirlwind of TED-like talks, demonstrations, and discussion was whether advanced computation can truly work primarily for the benefit of humanity.
At present, the TPP is the focus of much debate and discussion regarding whether it should go through without the USA or should the USA be convinced to relook at the prospects of joining back.
