Liberal Democrat Spring Conference Conference Daily Sunday March 9th 2014 Stronger Economy Fairer Society Final text version of Conference Daily. Note that page numbers refer to the pdf /printed Conference Daily and some ancilliary elements and notices may appear in a different location. Adverts and graphics have been omitted. Information from the Federal Conference Committee, timings for conference sessions, amendments, emergency motions and questions to reports; report back for Saturday 8th March and detailed information for Sunday 9th March. Please read in conjunction with the Conference Agenda and Directory and SaturdayÕs Conference Daily. Contents Report back for Saturday 9th March 2 Timetable for Sunday 9th March Please note that timings are approximate only. Some items of business may occur earlier than indicated. Conference representatives wishing to speak in any of the debates are requested to fill in and submit a speakerÕs card as soon as possible. 09.00Ð09.45 F17 Topical issue discussion: Crisis in Ukraine 3 09.45Ð10.45 F18 Policy motion: In Europe, In Work 3 10.45Ð11.45 F19 Policy motion: A Digital Bill of Rights 4 11.45Ð13.00 F20 Speech: Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP (approx.) If no page number is indicated next to a session or item of business, there are no changes or additional information to that in the Conference Agenda and Directory. The Agenda and Directory and other conference publications, in PDF, plain text and clear print formats, are available online www.libdems.org.uk/conference_papers or ask at the Information Desk in York Barbican. Report back for Saturday 8th March F1 Report: Federal Conference Committee - Approved F2 Report: Federal Policy Committee - Approved F3 Policy motion: A Better, Fairer, More Sustainable Future for British Pubs - Passed F4 Policy motion: Making Migration Work for Britain - Passed (Amendment One defeated; line 59 retained) F5 Policy motion: Reform of Planning Ð Passed (Amendment One defeated) F7 Reports: Parliamentary Parties - Received F8 Report: Federal Executive - Approved F9 Report: Federal Finance and Administration Committee - Approved F10 Report: Diversity Engagement Group - Approved F11 Report: Campaign for Gender Balance - Approved F14 Policy motion: Power to the People - Passed (Amendment One defeated, Amendment Two passed, lines 55Ð56 retained) F15 Policy motion: Food Poverty Ð Passed (Amendment One passed) F16 Constitutional amendment: Conference Representatives - Passed Ministerial Q&A session There will be a Ministerial Q&A session on Health & Social Care with Norman Lamb MP, taking place on Sunday 9th March, 10.00Ð11.00 in the Lendal Room on the ground floor of the York Barbican. Come along and ask questions of the Minister on the issues relating to their responsibilities and their department. A fantastic opportunity for members to find out more about what our Ministers are up to. These sessions are open to all, but party members will be given priority. Hearing loop provided. Left Luggage On Sunday 9th March, your hotel should be able to store your luggage for you after checkout. Alternatively, you will be able to leave your luggage at the Novotel, where a charge of £1 per item will apply. Free WiFi in the York Barbican Free Wifi is available in the York Barbican. Select network: Lib Dem Conference Enter password: ineurope One Member, One Vote Consultation The Democratic Reform Group welcomes responses from everybody to their consultation on one member, one vote. Deadline: 4th April 2014 Email: reform@libdems.org.uk Sunday 9th March Additions and updates to the Agenda for Sunday 9th March. F17 Topical issue discussion: Crisis in Ukraine Proposer: Robert Woodthorpe Brown (Chair, International Relations Committee) Response: Martin Horwood MP (Chair, Parliamentary Party Committee on International Affairs) Summation: Dr Julie Smith (Vice Chair, Federal Policy Committee) F18 In Europe, In Work Chair: Geoff Payne (Vice Chair, Federal Conference Committee) Summation: Baroness Ludford The Federal Conference Committee has accepted the following drafting amendments to the motion: In 2. (line 50) delete ÔtheÕ and insert ÔaÕ. In 2. (line 57) after ÔEuropean ArrestÕ insert ÔWarrantÕ. In 5. (line 84) delete ÔthoughÕ and insert ÔthroughÕ. In 7. (line 100) after ÔwithÕ insert ÔtheÕ. In 8. (lines 109Ð112) delete all from ÔproposalÕ to ÔcountryÕ and insert ÔCoalition proposals to support an EU framework whereby EU migrants do not claim benefits before spending six months in the UKÕ. Background briefing This motion highlights key Liberal Democrat policies for the European election campaign, based on existing policy as set out in policy paper 113, Prosperous, Sustainable and Secure (2013). F19 A Digital Bill of Rights The Federal Conference Committee has accepted the following drafting amendment to the motion: Delete iv) (lines 14Ð16) and insert: iv) That the internet has the power to liberate, to educate, to bring people closer together, and to boost our economy; and that such potential will be undermined by government control, surveillance and censorship. There will be a separate vote on the words Ôdoes not undertake the bulk collection of data andÕ in 3. b) (lines 72Ð73). Background briefing This motion develops policy on legislation that would enshrine the digital rights of the citizen and make sure the intelligence and surveillance services are properly accountable to the people they serve. It builds on existing policy on privacy and surveillance set out in conference motion Human Rights (2012). Dates for your diary Autumn Conference 2014: 4thÐ8th October, Glasgow Drafting advice deadline (motions) - 13.00, Wednesday, 2nd July 2014 Motions deadline - 13.00, Wednesday, 16th July 2014 Drafting advice deadline (amendments, emergency motions) - 13.00, Monday, 8th September 2014 Deadline for amendments to motions, emergency motions, topical issues, questions to reports - 13.00, Monday, 22nd September 2014 Spring Conference 2015: 13thÐ15th March, Liverpool Autumn Conference 2014 Glasgow DonÕt forget to book your accommodation for Autumn Conference in Glasgow. Visit stand R2 for more information. Taxi deal Streamline Taxis are offering an exclusive 10% discount off all city wide taxi journeys. Book online or call 01904 656565 to pre-book your journey. Simply mention you are attending conference when booking or show your conference pass to the driver at the start of your journey to get your discount.