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Federal Conference Committee report on selection of motions for Bournemouth

July 18, 2017 2:06 PM
By Zoe OConnell in Liberal Democrat Voice
Originally published by South Lincolnshire Liberal Democrats

Federal Conference Committee met again last weekend to select motions that will be debated when we meet in Bournemouth. 41 motions were submitted, and usually selection proceeds in rounds. Motions are first eliminated on the basis of drafting, debatability and other such issues before subsequent rounds trim the agenda further based on time constraints.

However, due to the snap general election we received slightly fewer motions than usual for an Autumn Conference so only one round of debate was required. In most cases, the discussion gave a clear consensus and no vote was needed, but I have noted below where there was a vote that was particularly close.

A note on the European motions - the first four motions would all have altered the overall party policy on Brexit. There was a brief discussion about individual motions, followed a block vote on accepting any of them versus having a consultation on Europe. Only two FCC members voted in favour of having a motion, so a consultation will happen instead.

The outline agenda with timings should be published shortly, and the full agenda is due by the middle of August.

Many motions we receive are well drafted, but the committee has seen some submissions that would certainly have benefited from drafting advice. If you do are preparing a motion, please do consider making use of this service offered by Federal Conference Committee's which is available here. The deadline for drafting advice for emergency motions and amendments for Bournemouth is 1pm on 21st August, and the final deadline is 1pm 4th September.

Business, and skills

Communities and Local Government

Crime, Justice, Equalities, and Civil Liberties

Culture, media and sport

Economy and tax

Education and families

Energy and environment

International and defence

Business Motions

Constitutional Amendments

* Zoe O'Connell is a Councillor and deputy group leader on Cambridge City Council, sits on the executive of LGBT+ Liberal Democrats and is Vice Chair of Federal Conference Committee.

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