DirectoryGlasgow 4th—8th October 2014 Autumn Conference

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The roll-out of 50 million smart Come and hear from the Secretary meters in more than 25 million of State as he discusses the homes between now and 2020 is energy landscape and the role one of the largest ever upgrades to smart meters will play in national the nation’s energy infrastructure. energy policy.

Smart meters give consumers more Join the conversation at our fringe control of the gas and electricity we event with CentreForum. To fi nd out all buy to power our homes and more about the smart meters and small businesses. Smart Energy GB, visit our website.

Wednesday 8th October at 9.30 –10.30am The Energy Breakfast with Rt Hon Edward Davey MP Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Please contact [email protected] to request an invitation Location: The Barra Room, Crowne Plaza, Congress Road, Glasgow G3 8QT

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File: 73883 LibDem 210x148 Size: 210x148 Client: SMART METER Op: Simon Date: 25/07/14 AMV Job No: S0801M00015 Publication: IFC Page:1 Welcome to the Directory for the Liberal Democrat Autumn 2014 Contents Federal Conference. Conference venue Feature: 3–5 Building a Stronger Economy Scottish Exhibition and Conference and Fairer Society by Rt Hon Centre (SECC) MP 4 Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW Information: 7–17 www.secc.co.uk Conference venue plans 14 Conference hotel Exhibition: 19–35 Crowne Plaza Glasgow Congress Road, Exhibition plan 20 Glasgow, G3 8QT Exhibitors listed by stand 21 www.crowneplazaglasgow.co.uk Directory of exhibitors 25 Official fringe venue Conference sponsors 35

Hotel Campanile Glasgow Fringe guide 36–96 10 Tunnel Street, Fringe venues and key 39 Glasgow, G3 8HL www.campanile-glasgow-secc.co.uk Saturday 4th October 40 Sunday 5th October 45 If you have any questions whilst at Monday 6th October 58 conference please ask a conference Tuesday 7th October 78 steward or go to the Information Desk in the foyer of the Clyde Auditorium. Wednesday 8th October 93 For the details of conference sessions, List of advertisers 96 motions etc. and auditorium information, see the separate Agenda. Map of Glasgow 97

The Directory and ISBN 978-1-907046-93-3 other conference Edited by Emma Price and published publications, in PDF, by The Conference Office, Liberal Democrats, 8–10 Great George Street, plain text and clear SW1P 3AE. print formats, are Design and layout by Mike Cooper, available online [email protected]. Printed by Sarum Colourview, Unit 8, The Woodford www.libdems.org.uk/conference_papers Centre, Salisbury SP4 6BU, www.sarumcolourview.co.uk. Front cover photograph People Make Glasgow Other photographs © Liberal Democrats unless stated.

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 1 Civic DrinksDrinks Reception Reception HostedHosted by thethe RRightt Hon Honourable the Lord Mayor Lord of Provost York, Cllr of GlasgowJulie Gunnell

SaturdayFriday 7 March 4th October 17.15–18.00, 17.20–18.00, York Barbican Exhibition, ground floor SECC Members are invited to join The Lord Provost and Party President Members are invited to join the Rt Hon the Lord Mayor of York, Cllr Julie Gunnell and forPar aty drink President and speeches Tim Farron ahead for a of drink the party’sand speeches traditional ahead Conference of the Party’s Rally traditional PleaseConference note Rally. – this is a members only event

Conference Rally

Celebrating the campaigning spirit of the Liberal Democrats

Featuring speakers , and Nick Clegg.

Looking ahead to the General Election and the local elections in 2015, join Liberal Democrats from across the UK showcasing the party’s talent, spirit and ambition. Saturday 4th October 2014, 18.30–19.30 SECC, Clyde Auditorium

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Finally, leaflets you don’t have to deliver

Make sure to check the literature collection points located in the Clyde Auditorium Foyer and Exhibition for up-to-date information each day.

Conference Extra / Conference Daily ModernGov Magazine Fringe event flyers

as well as .. useful maps, Spring and Autumn 2015 info and more!

Distribution of literature must be booked. Day and weekly options available for leaflets. For more information please email: [email protected]

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 3 Feature Building a Stronger Economy and Fairer Society by Nick Clegg MP

I’m delighted to welcome Liberal When we look back it’s vital we Democrats from all over Britain to remember the challenges we faced in Glasgow 2014 and the last autumn 2010: our banks in crisis; our economy conference before the General on its knees; crisis meetings in and rioters on Europe’s Election. streets.

The next few days will be incredibly Yet today Britain goes from strength to important for our party with a chance strength. We are the fastest growing not only to reflect on our achievements economy in the G7, more people are but also further set out our distinctive in work than ever before and GDP has liberal vision for the country. risen above pre-crash levels.

Photograph © Cabinet Office

4 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. more green jobs. ring-fenced educationbudget and ordinary incomes,fairer pensions, a – likefurthertaxcutsforworkers on debate thethingspeoplereally need So overthecomingdayswe will distinct visionofaliberalBritain. General Electionandsetoutour choices weoffer votersatthenext renewal, wemustagainshapethe But aswemovefrom rescue to the EqualMarriageAct. £2.5 billionPupilPremium andpassed disadvantaged children through the apprenticeships, supported We havealsocreated 1.8million of taxaltogether. million peopleonthelowestwagesout ordinary workersandtakenthree we havecuttaxesfor26million not onlyrobust butisfair. InCoalition delivered aneconomicrecovery thatis have Democrats inGovernment We shouldalsobeproud thatLiberal extremely proud of. every partymembershouldbe because ofusanditissomething Democrats. Therescue succeeded no recovery withouttheLiberal our owninterests andthere wouldbe we putournationalinterests before We putourcountrybefore ourparty, the excitingchallengesahead. achievements andready ourselvesfor conference hallaswecelebrateour forward toseeingyouallaround the Ilook Democrats inGovernment. only bedelivered withLiberal economy andfairer societythatcan and continuetobuildthestronger Our tasknowistoredouble ourefforts foundations. needs andwehavelaidstrong fought forthepoliciesthatourcountry more liberalBritain.Together we delivery andthepromise tobuilda campaign proudly onourrecord of Election withourheadshighand We cangointonextyear’s General future. hope foradifferent, betterandliberal people, andoffer theBritishpeople freedomof fairness, andtrustin It’s ourdutytobuildonprinciples and DeputyPrimeMinister Leader oftheLiberalDemocrats The RtHonNickCleggMP is 5

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Information Conference information

General information about this year’s issues, emergency motions and

Information autumn conference is listed below in questions to reports. View it online at: alphabetical order. Information www.libdems.org.uk/ concerning conference auditorium conference_papers sessions and the conduct of the business of conference can be found Copies will also be available at the in the separate Agenda. literature collection points in the SECC. Please note that access to the secure Conference Daily includes a report zone around the SECC will only be back on the previous day’s business, possible with a valid conference photo updated sesson timings and any pass. last-minute changes to movers, amendments, emergency motions, Accommodation etc. Collect your copy of Conference Daily from the literature collection Accommodation can be booked via points each day. our local partner, See Glasgow, on 0141 566 0821. Disabled access ATM If you need assistance at the venue, please contact a conference steward A free-of-charge ATM is located within via the Information Desk or our the entrance to the exhibition on the disabled access steward Robert ground floor of the SECC. Littlehales: Cloakroom Telephone: 07712 667702 email: [email protected] Under no circumstances will any large bags or suitcases be allowed into the SECC. There is a cloakroom located in the foyer of the Clyde Auditorium and a further cloakroom on the ground floor of the SECC. There is a nominal £1 charge per item left. Items cannot be left in the cloakroom overnight.

Conference Extra and Daily Conference Extra shows changes and updates to the Agenda and Directory, and amendments to motions, topical

8 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Conference information For auditorium facilities, please see the Agenda. Saturday 4th October 13.00–15.00 Sunday 5th October 10.30–12.30 Mobility aids Monday 6th October 10.30–12.30 Tuesday 7th October 10.30–12.30 The Liberal Democrats have a limited number of electric scooters available First Aid for use around the SECC and official fringe venues. They are free of charge In the event of needing First Aid Information and available on a first-come, first- assistance, please approach a served basis and will need to be conference steward or go to the returned each evening. Information Desk. The stewards will arrange for First Aiders to attend and/ To request the use of an electric or request a paramedic. scooter contact the Information Desk at conference or email Information Desk [email protected]. The Information Desk, where members Distribution of literature of the Conference Team can answer your questions, is located in the foyer Distribution of literature (including of the Clyde Auditorium and is open as leaflets / flyers) is not allowed within follows: the secure zone or directly outside the SECC other than through the official Saturday 4th October 12.30–20.00 bookable channels. Sunday 5th October 08.30–18.30 Monday 6th October 08.30–18.30 Any persons attempting to bring a Tuesday 7th October 08.30–18.30 large number of fliers into the Wednesday 8th October 08.30–14.30 conference centre may be prohibited from entering and a dilapidation email: charge will be levied against any [email protected] organisation or individual responsible telephone: 0141 571 4978 for ‘fly-posting’. A smaller information point is available Excessive distribution of promotional in the exhibition on the ground floor of literature is not in line with the party’s the SECC during exhibition opening environmental policies. hours.

FCC helpdesk Internet access Internet Café Members of the Federal Conference Committee will be available to give The official Internet Café will be located advice at the Information Desk at the at the entrance to the exhibition on the following times: ground floor of the SECC.

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 9 Conference information The Internet Café, kindly sponsored by Conference Daily – your essential Gatwick Airport, offers complimentary conference documents. Find out how

Information use of workstations as well as a to book your accommodation for the dedicated seating area from which to Autumn Conference 2015 in work on laptops. Please note that the Bournemouth or pick up a handy Internet Café does not have printing or fold-up map of Glasgow and the copying facilities. SECC.

Wi-Fi Literature distribution must be booked. Any unauthorised literature will be Free Wi-Fi, kindly sponsored by removed. For more information, email Gatwick Airport, is available throughout the SECC: [email protected]

Network name: Lib Dem 2014 Prayer and meditation room Username: libdem Password: 2014 A multi-faith prayer and meditation space is located in the level 3 foyer of Left luggage the Clyde Auditorium, accessible via the lift next to the Information Desk. A left luggage facility will be available Please be respectful of others using at the Crowne Plaza in the Staffa room the space. between 08.00 and 18.00 on Wednesday 8th October. Please note Recycling facilities that capacity is limited and will be available on a first-come first-served Recycling facilities for paper, plastic basis. A small charge may apply. and cans have been kindly provided by SITA throughout the SECC. Please Literature collection points make use of the collection bins.

Our literature collection points are the one-stop shop for what’s on at conference. Collect magazines, flyers and any other conference-related literature from the designated literature collection points located in the foyer of the Clyde Auditorium and on the ground floor of the SECC. ModernGov magazine and a variety of official fringe flyers can be collected here as well as Conference Extra and

10 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Conference information Refreshments Conference photo passes must be worn visibly at all times within the Hot and cold snacks and a wide secure zone. Anyone found in the variety of beverages are available in secure area without a valid pass will be the exhibition on the ground floor of escorted from the venue. the SECC. Additional catering outlets are also available on the SECC Everyone will be subject to an ‘airport concourse outside the secure zone. type’ search process at the entry

point. This will include metal detecting Information Registration on-site archways and physical search by security staff of bags and packages. On-site registration is available for Boxes and packages should be those who have yet to register or need unsealed wherever possible. to query their registration; located in the Hilton Garden Inn – see map on Under no circumstances will any large inside back cover for location. bags or suitcases be allowed into the SECC. Any bag left unattended will be Registration is open at the following brought to the attention of the police times: and may be removed and/or Saturday 4th October 10.00–18.00 destroyed. Sunday 5th October 08.30–17.30 In order to ensure your process Monday 6th October 08.30–17.30 Tuesday 7th October 08.30–17.30 through the security measures is as Wednesday 8th October 08.30–12.00 quick as possible please only bring essential items with you into the At busy times you may experience conference venue. Please allow time queues at on-site registration and we for security check queues during key strongly advise all those wishing to times – particularly after lunch and attend conference to pre-register via ahead of popular events. www.libdems.org.uk/conference. If you have lost your conference photo pass, visit on-site registration to arrange a re-print. A replacement fee of £25 applies and photo passes are reissued at the discretion of the Registration Manager.

Security and safety Access to the SECC is possible only with a valid, visible conference photo pass worn with the official lanyard.

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 11 Conference information These measures have been agreed Please make sure you quote the and put into place to ensure, as fully appropriate reference when you book

Information as possible, the safety of everyone to claim these offers. attending the conference, as well as Trains the residents and employees surrounding the venue. The Exhibition Centre Station is the SECC’s own dedicated railway station, Thank you for your patience and allowing easy access from the city co-operation. centre and the suburbs. Six trains an

Shop hour (around every 10 minutes) run from Central Station to Exhibition McColl’s are pleased to provide the Centre Station in a journey time of just official conference shop within the three minutes. secure area for your convenience and A Conference Rover train ticket is on will have daily newspapers, offer to all attendees. For a flat rate of confectionary, tobacco, drinks and £5, this ticket offers 5 days of snacks. The shop will be located on unlimited travel within the Conference the ground floor of the SECC, open Zone of Glasgow city centre (area during exhibition opening times. bounded by Partick, High Street and Transport and travel Argyle Street, as illustrated below). You can also use your Conference Taxis Rover ticket on ScotRail services Glasgow Taxis are pleased to extend within the Conference Zone, and get a an offer to conference delegates, 50% discount on travel outside the helping to save on your journey Conference Zone. Just go to a station between Glasgow Airport and Glasgow in the Conference Zone, show your City Centre. Pre-book your taxi by conference pass and ask for a calling 0141 429 7070 using code Conference Rover ticket. CM7 for journeys from Glasgow Airport Parking to the City Centre or code CM5 from the City Centre to Glasgow Airport. There is a multi-storey car park located less than 5 minutes from the front of Each journey will be £17, saving you the Clyde Auditorium (see map on the almost £3 on the usual fare of £19.80. inside back cover). There are

Partick Charing Cross Glasgow Queen Street

Exhibition Centre CONFERENCE ZONE High Street

Anderston Glasgow Central Argyle Street

12 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Conference information approximately 60 spaces for blue contact the Members and Supporters badge holders. Please be aware there Team: is a height restriction for this car park. email: [email protected] Video wall telephone: 020 7022 0988 Sponsored by Gatwick Airport. The conference video wall is situated Information in the exhibition on the ground floor of the SECC, within a large catering and seating area allowing conference attendees to eat, drink, work (or relax!) while watching a live feed from the Auditorium.

Voting status If you have a query regarding voting status for this conference, please

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Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 13 Conference venue plans Exit ➔ ➔ Information To train station

Entrance to ➔ ➔ secure ➔zone ➔ ➔

➔ Up ➔ Down Foyer Bag search G1 L L

Exit A ➔ Clyde Auditorium

Ground floor

Ground floor entrance to/ entrance to ➔ Link corridor from hotel fringe and ➔ ➔ exhibition ➔ ➔ ➔ Hotel ➔ Crowne entrance Link corridor Plaza SECC Hotel

Key Toilets Information Desk Boundary of secure zone Cloakroom G1 Ground floor Conference documentation Global Development First floor A Literature Hub L Lift collection point

Stairs Coffee point (not to scale)

14 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Conference venue plans SECC first floor Katrine Leven Morar

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Carron 1 Carron 2 L Information

B VIP & Internet café Business Lounge

C Coffee Club D Dochart 2 Dochart 1 E ➔➔ Link corridor to F Clyde Auditorium

G Shop H ATM

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Exhibition B Etive ➔ Lomond Ground See plan floor on page 20 Auditorium C entrance Fyne

Boisdale 2 Boisdale 1 (not to scale) SECC ground floor D E

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 15 Conference hotel plans Crowne Plaza Hotel

Information Ground floor First floor Link corridor from Ground floor entrance Clyde Auditorium to/from secure zone (no re-entry) ➔ Argyll 1 Bag ➔ Argyll 2 search ➔ Hebrides Argyll 3 To hotel bar Bar & restaurant ➔ Castle Castle Castle ➔ 1 2 3 L Barra Jura Shuna Staffa L

DID YOU KNOW?

+ Recycling one tonne of offi ce paper saves 24 trees. + Every tonne of plastics recycled saves two tonnes of oil. + One recycled glass bottle saves enough SITA UK energy to power a computer for 25 minutes. – we are putting + Recycling one tin can saves enough your waste energy to power a television for three hours. to good use

Look out for our recycling points for all your paper, plastic, glass and cans and reduce the carbon footprint of this year’s event.

Find out more at www.sita.co.uk

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Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 17 Full Page ad Total Politics

Closing the attainment gap: JRF in conversation with Rt Hon David Laws MP

What more can be done to tackle the educational attainment gap among children experiencing poverty, building on the work the coalition has done so far?

Monday 6th October 09:00 – 10:00 Total Politics & JRF Coffee Club, Hall 1, The SECC

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Global Development Hub marquee, inside the secure zone Sun 5 October – Wed 8 October Join over 25 of the UK’s leading international development agencies and thinkers to discuss and debate the critical

international development issues. Disability Cheshire Matthews/Leonard Jenny Throughout the conference, the Hub will host talks, debates and briefings on crucial global challenges from climate change to gender, trade and ending poverty. For more information, please contact Helen Pyper: [email protected] or 020 7520 2705.

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 19 The exhibition The exhibition is located on the ground Saturday 4th October 13.00–18.00 floor of the SECC and is open at the Sunday 5th October 09.00–18.00 following times: Monday 6th October 09.00–18.00 Tuesday 7th October 09.00–18.00 Wednesday 8th October 09.00–12.00 ➔ ➔ ➔ 1 T1 ➔ Exhibition

(not to scale)

A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A5 B2 A4 B4 B6 B8 B10 B12 B1 A3 B3 B9 B11 B13 B14 B0 B5 A2 A1 F11 F10 F9 F8 C4 E8 E9 C5 D10 C1/C2 F5 F6 F7 C3 E7 E10 D9 D8

D7 E6 D21 D13 D5 E5 E11 D4 D3 D14 D12 E1 E2 E4 D2 D15

D1 D11 D16 CZ9 CZ10 D0 2

D19 D17 D20 CZ7 CZ6 CZ5 CZ4 CZ3 CZ2 CZ1 3

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A1 DeHavilland B0 Aldermore Bank A2 Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament B1 Liberal Democrats for Electoral A3 Humanist & Secularist Democrats B2 British Heart Foundation A4 ALTER B3 TSB A5 Scottish Liberal Democrats B4 Campaign For Fairer Gambling A6 Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine B5 Group A7 Agents and Organisers Association B6 Microsoft Ltd A8 Ethnic Minority Liberal Democrats B8 Guide Dogs A9 Association of Lib Dem Engineers B9 DONG Energy and Scientists (Aldes) B10 Her Majesty’s Government of A10 LGBT+ Liberal Democrats Gibraltar A11 Association of Liberal Democrat B11 Falkland Islands Government Exhibition Trade Unionists B12 British Red Cross A12 League Against Cruel Sports B13 RNIB A13 CAMRA, Campaign for Real Ale B14 English Liberal Democrats A14 Religious Education C1/C2 NASUWT A15 Liberal Democrat Education C3 pteg Association (LDEA) C4 National Union of Teachers A16 Liberal Democrat Christian Forum C5 EDF Energy CZ1 Print and Digital Associates Ltd Key to exhibition plan CZ2 Prater Raines Foci2 Websites Information desk CZ3 Park Communications CZ4 Bishops Printers Literature collection point CZ5 Connect & Nationbuilder Teams CZ6 ONEPOST Toilets CZ7 Liberal Democrats – Campaigns Catering Team CZ9 Liberal Democrat Image Coffee point CZ10 RISO UK ltd / Midshire Business Systems Seating area D0 Liberal Democrat Disability Association Exhibition stand D1 Liberal Youth D2 (British Group) 1 Internet Café and European Liberal Democrat Group 2 Video wall D3 Liberator D5 Green Liberal Democrats 3 Guide Dogs display D7 Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 21 BAKEDPOTATO DELIMARCHĒ in the Exhibition Hall in the Exhibition Hall

Serving freshly baked potatoes Serving sweet and savoury and a selection of tasty llings. pastries, snacks, soups, salads and hot/cold drinks. Exhibition Full Page ad MEALDEAL SECC cateringMEALDEAL Baked Potato Savoury Pastry Any Filling Sweet Pastry Bottle of Water Bottle of Water

Only 5.50 Only 5.50 EATING AND DRINKING AT THE SECC

About Us On the SECC Concourse. A new addition to the SECC Campus, Clydebuilt Bar & Kitchen is conveniently located at the Front Entrance of the SECC. Food is DELI available in both the Bar and Kitchen areas. A selection of sandwiches on artisan breads The Bar BAKERY Offering spectacular views of the surrounding area, the A selection of sweet and savoury pastries Clydebuilt Bar is the perfect place to socialise, relax and unwind during the conference. Enjoy a range of food including bar SALADS snacks, sharing platters, stone baked pizzas and our signature An assortment of salads ‘Clydebuilt’ Burgers. SOUPS The Kitchen Choice of soups daily Located at the opposite end of the bar area, the Clydebuilt HOT & COLD DRINKS Kitchen offers the same range of food as the bar, but in a more Soft drinks and speciality tea and co ee formal environment and with the addition of starters, mains, salads and desserts. You can book a table for The Kitchen online. Just visit Clydebuiltbarandkitchen.co.uk

22 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Exhibitors listed by stand number D8 Liverpool Convention Bureau E4 Parliamentary Candidates Assocation D9 Liberal Democrat History Group E5 The Great Business Debate D10 Real Life Options E6 BBC D11 E.ON E7 Charities Aid Foundation D12 Business in the Community (BITC) E8 Carillion D13 Sky News E9 CentreForum D14 Sustainable Aviation E10 Care & Support Alliance (CSA) D15 The Howard League for Penal E11 University of Salford Reform F5 Let Britain Fly D16 Prostate Cancer UK F6 Anthony Nolan D17 Association of British Bookmakers F7 Liberal Democrat Women D19 UNISON F8 World Animal Protection D20 Google F9 The Coalfields Regeneration rustT

D21 Global – The Media and F10 Exhibition Entertainment Group F11 Understanding Animal Research E1 Yorkshire Building Society G1 Glasgow City Marketing Bureau E2 Association of Liberal Democrat (Clyde Foyer – see page 14) Councillors and LGA Liberal T1 Total Politics & Joseph Rowntree Democrats Foundation Coffee Club

Stock up on General Election materials while you’re in Glasgow at conference order in advance [email protected] or on 07505 412 467 and collect at

In the exhibition hall Lord Paddy Ashdown Stand CZ9 will be signing his new book at Lib Dem Image on Tuesday 7th at 11.30 am.

Rosettes,Tellers pads, Posters, Badges, Focus bags, Clothing, Pick up your election Clipboards and much more with materials postage free. new Lib Dem logo. www.libdemimage.co.uk

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 23 The Lib Dem Campaign Zone Helping you win Come and meet the

Exhibition campaigns staff at Stand CZ7

We’d love to talk to you about some of the great campaigns from the last year and our plans towards the elections in May. Drop in to see the Digital Team at Stand CZ5 if you have any questions Speak to suppliers with a record about Connect or NationBuilder. of working with Lib Dems • Bishops Printers Connect • Liberal Democrat Image • ONEPOST 211 • Park Communications • Prater Raines DAYS • Print & Digital Associates Get in • Riso UK Ltd/Midshire Business Systems the zone! There will be just 211 days from the end of conference to the elections in May 2015.

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Stand A7 Stand D17 Agents and Organisers Association of Association British Bookmakers Advice, support and The ABB represents advocacy for all election the UK’s high street betting shops, agents and organisers. Come and meet promoting responsible gambling. us, get your questions answered, and get www.abb.uk.com your hands on an Agents’ Manual! www.ldagnts.org.uk Stand A9 Association of Lib Dem Stand B0 Engineers and Scientists Aldermore Bank (Aldes) Aldermore is a The Association of Liberal British bank providing award-winning Democrat Engineers and Scientists (Aldes) Exhibition savings, mortgages and commercial exists to provide a resource of engineering finance to Small and Medium-sized and scientific know-how to support the Enterprises (SMEs), homeowners and Party. savers. www.aldes.org.uk www.aldermore.co.uk Stand E2 Stand A4 Association of Liberal ALTER Democrat Councillors and Promoting a more LGA Liberal Democrats sustainable and just resource based ALDC and LGA Lib Dems economic system in which no one is can provide advice, support enslaved by poverty, by taxing not work and resources for all local and jobs but unearned income and wealth. councillors, campaigners www.libdemsalter.org.uk and activists. Join ALDC and get in touch with the LGA Lib Dems here. Stand F6 www.aldc.org Anthony Nolan www.libdemgroup.lga.gov.uk Anthony Nolan is the UK’s blood cancer Stand A11 charity and bone marrow register. We aim Association of Liberal Democrat Trade to find a donor for everyone who needs Unionists one and improve quality of life for patients. The Association of Liberal Democrat Trade www.anthonynolan.org Unionists is the party’s organisation of trade unionists. It exists to support Liberal Democrat members in the trade union movement and to input into party policy.

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 25 Stand A13 CAMRA, Campaign for Real Ale pop-up pub is CAMRA’s back. Come and join us for ale and to a sample of real discuss how the Liberal Democrats in Government continue to help safeguard community pubs. www.camra.org.uk Stand A2 Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament CND campaigns for nuclear disarmament in the UK and will work with Liberal worldwide. We Democrats to support disarmament Replacement including a No Trident decision in the next Parliament. www.cnduk.org Stand D12 Stand in the Business (BITC) Community that BITC is a charity business. It for responsible campaigns between a new contract aims to shape a fairer society to create business and future. sustainable society and a more www.bitc.org.uk Stand B4 Campaign For Gambling Fairer The Campaign for are FOBTs Gambling and Stop the Fairer form of exposing the most dangerous – Betting Terminals gambling, Fixed Odds in betting machines the addictive roulette shops. www.stopthefobts.org Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Directory Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 26 Stand B12 British Red Cross vulnerable people in the UK support We withstand and for, prepare and abroad crisis. Visit us to find out how from recover you can help too. www.redcross.org.uk Stand B2 British Heart Foundation Visit the British Heart Foundation stand to join our Fight For Every Heartbeat disease and find out about cardiovascular in your local community. www.bhf.org.uk Stand CZ4 Bishops Printers make buying print as We and as straightforward as possible. stress-free partner, trusted campaign print Your with quality print expect helpful service right on and delivered on budget that’s time. www.bishops.co.uk Stand E6 Stand BBC Visit BBC the is out how the BBC stand to find online and what distinctive innovating audiences. offering we’re programming to BBC Arts ranging from Discuss subjects BBC iPlayer. www.bbc.co.uk Directory of exhibitors of Directory

Exhibition Directory of exhibitors

Stand E10 Care & Support Alliance (CSA) Stand F9 CSA was set up in July 2009. It is a The Coalfields Regeneration Trust consortium of over 75 organisations that We are the leading charitable social represent and support older, disabled enterprise dedicated to helping Britain’s people, those with long-term conditions, coalfield communities help themselves, their families and carers. investing over £260m developing skills, www.careandsupportalliance.com supporting people into work and building stronger communities. Stand E8 www.coalfields-regen.org.uk Carillion Carillion, one of the UK’s leading integrated support services companies, Stand CZ5 Exhibition employing over 40,000 people. We provide Connect & Nationbuilder Teams services, deliver infrastructure and bring Drop-in to ask any questions about how to lasting benefits to the communities in get the most from our key digital campaign which we work. tools Connect and NationBuilder. www.carillionplc.com www.libdems.org.uk

Stand A1 Stand E9 DeHavilland CentreForum DeHavilland provides CentreForum is an independent, liberal insight on the political think tank seeking to develop evidence- landscape, delivering news, information based policy solutions to the challenges and bespoke research. We help public facing Britain. affairs professionals track, monitor and www.centreforum.org evaluate the political environment and achieve their organisation’s objectives. www.dehavilland.co.uk Stand E7 Charities Aid Foundation Stand B9 The Charities Aid Foundation promotes DONG Energy charitable giving and provides financial DONG Energy is services and social finance to not-for-profit a leading energy group in Northern Europe. organisations. We also use our experience Focusing on offshore wind power in the and research to achieve positive policy UK, we procure, produce, distribute and change. trade in energy and related products. www.cafonline.org www.dongenergy.co.uk

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Stand D11 Stand B11 E.ON Falkland Islands We’ll be on hand throughout Conference Government to answer all your energy questions. Come Visit the Falklands stand and meet and meet our experts to learn more about members of the Falkland Islands how you can save energy at home and in Government who can update you on your community. developments and our plans for the future. www.eonenergy.com www.falklands.gov.fk Exhibition Stand C5 Stand G1 EDF Energy Glasgow City EDF Energy is one of the UK’s Marketing Bureau largest energy companies For more and the largest producer of information on Glasgow including low-carbon electricity, restaurants, travel, visitor discounts and producing around one-fifth of the nation’s what to see and do, visit us at stand G1 in electricity from its nuclear power stations, the Clyde Auditorium Foyer. wind farms, coal and gas power stations libdems.peoplemakeglasgow.com and combined heat and power plants. The company supplies gas and electricity to 6 Stand D21 million business and residential customer Global – The Media accounts and is the biggest supplier of and Entertainment electricity by volume in Great Britain. Group www.edfenergy.com With 23.1 million listeners, Global is the media and Stand B14 entertainment group behind the UK’s English Liberal biggest commercial radio brands including Democrats Heart, Capital, Capital XTRA, Classic FM, From the North East to and LBC, Smooth, Xfm and Gold. Cornwall. If you would like to speak to www.thisisglobal.com someone in your Region about getting more involved please come and see us. Stand D20 www.libdems.org.uk Google Google’s products Stand A8 help millions of people around the world Ethnic Minority Liberal access a range of services and information Democrats everyday. Visit us to learn more about one EMLD campaigns and of the world’s most innovative companies. works with ethnic minorities to promote the www.google.com objectives of the Party and encourage our members to play a full role at all levels of the Party. emlibdems.org.uk

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Stand E5 independent charity working for less crime, The Great safer communities and fewer people in Business Debate prison. We campaign, influence debate The Great Business and achieve meaningful change. Debate is a CBI campaign to build public www.howardleague.org confidence in business. Visit the stand to find out about what we’re doing and share Stand A3 your views on business. Humanist & www.greatbusinessdebate.co.uk Secularist Liberal Democrats Stand D5 HSLD has a successful record of Green Liberal Democrats contributing to party policy; we welcome GLD are one of the largest LibDems, of all faiths and none, who membership organisations believe humanism and secularism need a in the Liberal Democrats and the voice for voice within the party. Exhibition all environmental matters. Do visit our www.hsld.org.uk stand to see what we are all about. www.greenlibdems.org.uk Stand A12 League Against Cruel Sports Stand B8 The League Against Cruel Sports is a Guide Dogs charity dedicated to stopping cruelty to Get on board with the Talking animals in the name of sport. Established Buses campaign and help in 1924, we use lawful people who are blind and investigations, partially sighted. Will you get a fair deal at campaigning and the Guide Dogs ‘House of Cards’? lobbying to make a www.guidedogs.org.uk/campaigns difference. Our current campaigns include hunting, game shooting, snaring, dog fighting, bullfighting, greyhound racing and the badger cull. Stand B10 www.league.org.uk Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar Gibraltar’s Liberal Party is a sister party to Stand F5 the Liberal Democrats in the United Let Britain Fly Kingdom. Present will be the Chief Minister, Let Britain Fly campaigns for politicians of Deputy Chief Minister and Albert Poggio, all parties to commit to building vital new the UK Representative. runways to support www.gibraltar.gov.uk jobs and growth. www.letbritainfly. com

Stand D15 The Howard League for Penal Reform The Howard League for Penal Reform is an

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Stand A10 Stand A6 LGBT+ Liberal Liberal Democrat Democrats Friends of Palestine The party organisation The Liberal Democrat committed to promoting the policies of Friends of Palestine look sexual and gender minorities - including forward to welcoming you. Please drop in gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender to talk, agree or disagree with us, inform people – and to ensuring that the party’s and get informed on Israel - Palestine. policies address their needs. www.ldfp.eu Exhibition lgbt.plusld.org.uk Stand D9 Liberal Democrat Stand A16 History Group Liberal Democrat Christian Forum The past illuminates the We are a Christian voice in the party and a present. Subscribe to voice of liberal democracy among the Journal of Liberal History. Buy our Christians. We support Christians of all book, Peace, Reform and Liberation: A backgrounds in their constructive work in History of Liberal Politics in Britain 1687– politics. 2011. www.ldcf.net www.liberalhistory.org.uk

Stand D0 Stand CZ9 Liberal Democrat Liberal Democrat Disability Association Image Raising awareness, Get ready for the understanding and support of people with 2015 General Election. Visit the Liberal disabilities, within and outside the Liberal Democrat Image stand in the exhibition Democrats. Championing disabled and and stock up on supplies now. able-bodied advocates’ opinions and the www.libdemimage.co.uk positive opportunities available to the party and society. RECRUITING MEMBERS!! All supporters and carers welcome. disabilitylibdems.org.uk Stand D7 Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association Stand A15 Leading the way on Human Rights and the Liberal Democrat Law. Visit us for our brochure, updates on Education Association our fringe meetings, future activities and (LDEA) how to support our campaigns. Chair: LDEA promotes Liberal Democrat values in Graham Colley. education and helps to develop Lib Dem www.LibDemLawyers.org.uk thinking and policy concerned with babies, children and young people in each stage of their education. www.ldea.co.uk

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Stand F7 Come and find out more about our events, Liberal Democrat Women campaigns, policy work and much more! With only months until the liberalyouth.org General Election, Liberal Democrat Women are supporting Stand D3 candidates throughout the country, Liberator mentoring, training and practical help. Our Liberator continues to report on the ‘On the Road to Westminster’ campaign realities of coalition. Read the latest from needs your support. the Party’s leading thinkers. As ever RB womenlibdems.org.uk shines light on the dark corners of the Party. Stand CZ7 www.liberator.org.uk Liberal Democrats Campaigns Team Come and visit the Exhibition campaigns team stand and get the latest Stand D8 materials and advice on campaigning. Liverpool Convention Bureau www.libdems.org.uk Please visit the bureau to secure your accommodation for Spring Conference Stand B1 2015 in Liverpool and for any other city Liberal Democrats for related queries. Electoral Reform www.liverpoolconventionbureau.com The group for electoral reformers within the party. We are Stand B6 campaigning to make local government Microsoft Ltd electoral reform a priority in the 2015 Microsoft UK manifesto. Visit our stand to find out more. – find out about our newest games, apps reformgroups.net/libdems and devices, our support for technology in public services, and how we are delivering Stand D2 growth and employment in Britain. Liberal International (British www.microsoft.com/eg-gb Group) and European Liberal Democrat Group Stand C1/C2 LIBG and LDEG fight for NASUWT liberal causes both in Europe The NASUWT is and around the world ensuring that human the largest rights, freedom and non-discrimination are teachers’ union in the UK, representing at the heart of both organisations. teachers and head teachers, offering members support through a national and Stand D1 regional network of local and professional Liberal Youth services. We are the www.nasuwt.org.uk young and student wing of the Liberal Democrats.

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Stand C4 Donation handling. Email & digests suite. National Union of Content sharing, petitions & more. Teachers www.praterraines.co.uk The National Union of Teachers is standing up for education. The Stand CZ1 Union supports qualified teachers in every Print and Digital classroom and a national pay scale for all Associates Ltd teachers across all schools. We supply printed www.teachers.org.uk tabloid newspapers as well as bulk Exhibition envelope deals. Please come and visit us, we are offering tutorials on image Stand CZ6 correction techniques for the best printed ONEPOST results. ONEPOST commenced trading in July www.printanddigitalassociates.co.uk 2005. The business was established to maximise the opportunities of postal Stand D16 deregulation by helping mailers save Prostate Cancer UK money on their postage bills. Prostate Cancer UK is www.ONEPOST.co.uk the UK’s largest men’s health charity. We aim to help more men Stand CZ3 survive prostate cancer and enjoy a better Park Communications quality of life. Providing Freepost prostatecanceruk.org Election Communication Leaflets for the 2015 General Election. Please see our new Stand C3 website for further information about Park. pteg www.parkcom.co.uk pteg represents the strategic bodies Stand E4 serving the six largest city regions outside Parliamentary of London. We invest a billion pounds a Candidates Assocation year in improving local transport for over For all aspiring MPs and eleven million people. MEPs, the PCA is the only organisation www.pteg.net which represents your interests as a candidate. Please visit our stall and find out Stand D10 how to become a PPC. Real Life Options Come and create your own One Page Profile Stand CZ2 with Real Life Options. Prater Raines Foci2 Websites RLO provide person centred support so Proven Liberal Democrat online that people with learning disabilities live the campaigning. Fast-loading, reliable UK lives they want to lead. hosting. Free unlimited phone & email www.reallifeoptions.org support. & Twitter integration.

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Stand A5 Scottish Liberal Stand A14 Democrats Religious Education Find out how the Scottish Liberal Why is Religious Education so important in Democrats are leading the post- our schools? Visit The Religious Education referendum debate on Scotland’s future, Council, the National Association of meet our Parliamentarians and new Teachers of Religious Education and RE candidates and win some fine Scottish Today Services to find out more. produce in our raffle. www.religiouseducationcouncil.org.uk www.scotlibdems.org.uk www.natre.org.uk www.retoday.org.uk Stand D13 Sky News Stand CZ10 The Sky News RISO UK ltd / Midshire political team, led by Faisal Islam, will be Exhibition Business Systems presenting throughout the Party We are largest supplier Conference providing regular updates, of Riso equipment and interviews and coverage of all the major folding machines in the speeches across multiple platforms. UK. Come and see the latest full colour www.skynews.com mail merging Riso machine - we have machines for all budgets. Stand F10 www.Midshire.co.uk Social Liberal Forum The Social Liberal Stand B13 Forum (SLF) is an internal party pressure RNIB group seeking to develop and implement Travel through ‘Eye social liberal solutions and policies. Society’. How will you www.facebook.com/soclibforum fare? As a Patient, a Nurse or a Twitter @soclibforum Consultant, will you get the support you www.socialliberal.net need? What can you do to improve services? Stand D14 www.rnib.org.uk Sustainable Aviation Sustainable Aviation is a long-term strategy which sets out the Stand B5 collective approach of UK aviation to Royal Mail Group tackling the challenge of ensuring a Visit the Royal Mail stand and send a sustainable future for our industry. postcard to Nick Clegg, telling him what www.sustainableaviation.co.uk you would like to see in the Liberal Democrat Manifesto. Daily postal collection from stand. www.royalmailgroup.com

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 33 English Party Stand – B14 Devon & Cornwall, East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North Central, South East, West South West, Midlands, Western Counties and and the Humber Regions will Yorkshire on the English Party all be represented stand. Check at the stand for timings. Stand E1 Building Society Yorkshire second largest is the UK’s YBS Group incorporating the Building Society, Barnsley brands Chelsea, N&P, Yorkshire, mortgages and YBS as well as Accord In our 150th year visit our Plans. Share Victorian branch to find out how we alternative trusted provide to plc banks. www.ybs.co.uk Stand E11 Stand of Salford University Of Salford The University to join us for a conversation invites you our internationallyabout how recognized policy solutions to provides research lives with real-world transform engagement. www.salford.ac.uk Stand F8 Animal Protection World Animal World are We formerly WSPA. Protection, where Our vision is a world cruelty matters and animal animal welfare we can move the has ended. Together world for animals. www.worldanimalprotection.org.uk

Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Directory Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference 34 www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk Stand F11 Understanding Animal Research UAR is a not-for- that aims to achieve organisation profit and acceptance of understanding broad the humane use of animals in biomedical in the UK. research Stand B3 TSB TSB is Britain’s newest bank. With 631 branches and 4.5 to challenger a real million customers we’re fuel local economies, the Big Banks. We thriving communities across helping create Britain. www.tsb.co.uk Stand T1 Politics & Total Joseph Rowntree Club Coffee Foundation to Club is back Coffee The members-only strain out of and take the stress With WiFiconference. free and Fair-trade anywhere - why would you meet coffee else? www.dodspartyconference.co.uk/ coffee-club Directory of exhibitors of Directory Stand D19 UNISON It’ ‘Worth UNISON’s campaign aims to show that quality public for the staff fair reward services require them. providing www.unison.org.uk/our-campaigns/ unison-campaigns/worth-it/home/

Exhibition Conference sponsors

Airbus Group Gatwick Airport Airbus Group is a Expanding global leader in Gatwick Airport aerospace, will connect defence and Britain to the related services with 17,000 employees future. Faster. To find out why Gatwick is and a UK turnover of £2.5 billion, making it the obvious choice for airport expansion, a major contributor to the UK economy. visit www.gatwickobviously.com or follow us on twitter @LGWobviously. Bloomberg Tradebook Europe Ltd is Bloomberg’s Invicta Public Affairs agency broker Invicta is a best in that partners class public affairs with the consultancy, Exhibition buy-side and delivering purposeful sell-side to provide high-quality liquidity, political, media, community and market insight and customised solutions stakeholder engagement. If you need to do based on innovative technologies. We offer business with Government then you need trading solutions for equities, futures, to do business with Invicta. options, and foreign exchange (FX) so that clients can actively manage complex Renewable Energy Systems (RES) trading strategies across more than 100 RES is the UK’s global exchanges. By providing direct leading independent access to independent research analysts renewable energy and commission management services, developer/generator, Bloomberg Tradebook Europe provides with a portfolio of energy technologies clients with numerous ways to find and including onshore and offshore wind, solar, implement smart trading ideas. Bloomberg thermal, marine, infrastructure and energy Tradebook Europe is available on the services, across the UK and worldwide. Bloomberg Professional service. www.res-group.com

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Saturday Good health,goodbusiness: By invitationonly Secretary ofStateforScotland With AlistairCarmichaelMP, Argyll 1,Crowne Plaza Sund Partner: B employees’ wellbeing the caseforinvestingin Chair: ProfessorStephenLee With PaulBurstowMPandothers Building wellbeing, P Boisdale 2,SECC Monday 6thOctober 1945-2100 in ouryoungpeople confidence andresilience Chair: MirandaGreen Jenny WillottMP Lynas, NationalCitizenService; With NormanLambMP;Michael Boisdale 2,SECC Tuesday 7thOctober 1815-1915 artner: NationalCitizenService ay 5thOctober 2200-0000 V CA Welcome back to Glasgow! For more information on restaurants, travel and what to do in the city, visit us at Stand G1 in the Clyde Auditorium Saturday or visit libdems.peoplemakeglasgow.com

Corporate Events Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Glasgow 2014

This year we have more corporate events taking place at the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference than ever before. Whether you work in a specific industry, for a membership body or for a public affairs agency, there are corporate opportunities for you in Glasgow.

Corporate Day Business Dinner Industry Summits Monday 6th October 2014 Monday 6th October 2014 Sunday and Tuesday 9am – 5pm 6.30pm – 10.30pm We are hosting a series of industry- Corporate Day is the Party’s flagship The annual Liberal Democrat Business specific roundtable discussions ahead of business engagement event. It is an Dinner provides guests with an unrivalled the election, including: Energy, Financial excellent occasion for business leaders and forum to discuss the issues that matter to Services, Transport, Health, Housing public affairs execs to discuss the current business leaders. This year the event will and Creative Industries. Summits are for issues, challenges and opportunities focus on our manifesto and strategy ahead senior business leaders only. Pre-approval facing British businesses today. This is a of the 2015 General Election. This is a required - enquire below. ticketed event. ticketed event.

For more information on corporate events please contact: [email protected] or visit our website: www.libdems.org.uk/corporate_events

38 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Fringe guide Fringe venues If you are attending a fringe elsewhere, The official fringe meeting venues are the conference photo passes are not SECC, the Crowne Plaza and Campanile necessary. Hotel – see page 1 for addresses and All fringe events listed in the official venues contact details, pages 14–16 for venue are wheelchair-accessible. For fringe and hotel plans, and inside back cover for meetings booked outside these venues, a map showing locations of venues. the meeting organisers have confirmed Other fringe venues: that the rooms are wheelchair-accessible. If you experience access difficulties, please BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay, let the Information Desk know or make a Glasgow G51 1DA comment on your online feedback. Blythswood Square Hotel 11 Blythswood Square, Key to fringe listings Glasgow G2 4AD Refreshments provided CitizenM Hotel 60 Renfrew St, Glasgow G2 3BW BSL signer provided Club 29

29 Royal Exchange Square, Saturday Hearing loop provided Glasgow G1 3AJ Glasgow Science Centre By invitation only 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1EA Hilton Glasgow 1 William Street, Glasgow G3 8HT Kinning Park Parish Church, Eaglesham Place, Glasgow G51 1PS The Lorne Hotel 923 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G3 7TQ Mitchell Library North St, Glasgow G3 7DN SWG3 100 Eastvale Place, Glasgow G3 8QG

Access to fringe meetings Access to fringe meetings in the SECC is possible only with a valid, visible conference photo pass worn with the official lanyard.

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Fringe Saturday lunchtime 12.00–13.00

CentreForum and British Influence Liberal Democrats for Seekers of How to win a European referendum Sanctuary Speakers: Danny Alexander MP; Professor AGM and forward planning meeting of John Curtice, University of Strathclyde; Liberal Democrats for Seekers of Sanctuary Craig Harrow, Director, Better Together; AGM of LD4SOS, to both conduct formal Professor Dame Helen Wallace. Chair: business of AGM, and look at how we Stephen Tall, Research Associate, work in future with and for seekers of CentreForum. asylum. Speaker: Norman Baker MP (to be Note: this event starts at 13.00 confirmed). All interested in asylum issues and ends at 14.00 welcome. http://libdemfocus.co.uk/ld4sos/ Crowne Plaza, Castle 1 Campanile, Monet 2

Liberal Left Saturday Is there an alternative to the market in delivering excellent public services? Ministerial Q&A sessions Join Lynne Henderson PCS, Energy with MP, Charles West, Jo Ingold and Linda 15.00–16.00, SECC, Carron 1 Jack to discuss. Will include presentation of the alternative Public Services Report DCLG with Stephen Williams calling to abolish the internal market in the 16.30–17.30, SECC, Carron 1 NHS. Crowne Plaza, Staffa See Agenda for details of all sessions

Fringe Saturday early evening 18.30–19.30

Conference Rally Celebrating the campaigning spirit of the Liberal Democrats Featuring speakers Jo Swinson, Paddy Ashdown and Nick Clegg. Looking ahead to the General Election and the local elections in 2015, join Liberal Democrats from across the UK showcasing the party’s talent, spirit and ambition. SECC, Clyde Auditorium

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Join for a series of big debates on big challenges facing the UK including transport, housing, economy, ageing population and energy.

Full events listing at theguardian.com/big-ideas

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Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 41 Fringe Saturday mid evening 20.15–21.30

Nuclear Industry Association Speakers: Rt. Hon MP, Low carbon spotlight: nuclear focus Iain Gill, International Office/ Westminster A lively discussion with Rt Hon Edward Foundation for Democracy, Baroness Davey MP, Secretary of State for Energy Kishwer Falkner and reps from Africa and Climate Change, and NIA Chairman, Liberal Network. Rt Hon Lord Hutton. Conversation will SECC, Carron 2 consider the low-carbon energy mix and growth opportunities within the engineering CentreForum and Electoral Reform industry. Society SECC, Alsh 2 After the Scottish referendum: what happens now? CentreForum and Social Liberal Forum Speakers: Katie Ghose, Director, Electoral Is intergenerational conflict the next Reform Society; Professor Michael battleground? Keating, University of Aberdeen; Charles Speakers: Caroline Abrahams, Charity Kennedy MP; Willie Rennie MSP. Director, Age UK; Professor Harry Burns, SECC, Dochart 1 Saturday University of Strathclyde; MP; Josh Dixon, Youth Coordinator, Social Liberal Forum; Tom Papworth, Associate Association of Liberal Democrat Director, CentreForum. Chair: Naomi Councillors Smith. ALDC AGM and Campaigner Awards SECC, Boisdale 2 Have your say in how ALDC is run at our Annual General Meeting followed by CentreForum, Liberal Democrats and this year’s Campaigner Awards for local PwC campaign success. Protecting public services and making SECC, Dochart 2 them work for the individual A panel discussion on public services East Dunbartonshire Liberal Democrats focusing on health, education and in association with Liberal Democrat transport, including discussion of Women the motion being put to conference, Conference Dinner with Rt Hon Lord ‘Protecting Public Services and Making Paddy Ashdown Them Work for You’. Panel will include The only official Federal Conference Dinner Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, Minister for open to all conference-goers. In support Care. of Jo Swinson’s re-election campaign. Carron 1, Leven Eminent speaker, as auctioneer, 3 course dinner. Tickets £45, International Office / Africa Liberal though additional donations welcome. Network Advance booking required. Full details at Liberal Democrats: Pioneering work in joswinson.org.uk/dinner Africa. Note: this event ends at 23.30 A discussion on the work of the Liberal Crowne Plaza, Argyll 1 Democrats in Africa helping shape economic and human rights policy

42 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. Lib Demconferenceflyer WHITEFPad.indd1 S T N E V E E G N R F These eventsarefreebutinsidethesecure zoneandwillrequireaconference pass for entry. Everything youneedtoknowaboutthenext general electionwww.may2015.com GLASGOW [email protected] Invite only. RSVP to: 4pm, Alsh1,SECC Innovation andSkills ofStateforSecretary Business, Rt HonVince Cable, about politics? Does businesscare Alsh 1,SECC 9.30am, Senior Ministerinvited debate UK transport The consumer inthe peoplefirst: Putting Monday 6October tothe Chief Secretary Danny Alexander MP, conversation withRtHon New Statesmanin question time Small business 1pm, Alsh1,SECC Innovation andSkills ofStateforSecretary Business, Rt HonVince Cable, for manufacturing? Liberal Democratsfight Coalition 2015:Will the Sunday 5October Conference 2014 at Liberal DemocratParty 7.45pm, Alsh1,SECC Followed andnibbles. bydrinks National PolicyChairman,FSB. Treasury &Mike, Cherry For detailsontheseevents visitnewstatesman.com/events further or follow usonand @nsliveevents

6.15pm, Alsh1,SECC6.15pm, Followed andnibbles. bydrinks Roger Williams MP, innovation? totechnologyand attitudes unless we change our indanger Is foodsecurity 1pm, Alsh1,SECC and CivilLiberties Minister ofStatefor Justice Rt HonSimon HughesMP , justicecriminal system? What next forthe 9.30am, Alsh1,SECC Local Government of Statefor Communities and Tuesday 7October Regeneration, revenue Monday 6October 6.15pm, Alsh1,SECC6.15pm, MP Stephen Gilbert future ofhousing and rethinking:The Parliamentary Under Secretary Parliamentary UnderSecretary Stephen Williams MP, by councils associations threatened to know? Arehousing- Big, badanddangerous

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Saturday Fringe Saturday mid evening 20.15–21.30

East of England Liberal Democrats childcare, whether they stay at home or go Regional Reception back to work. Relax and enjoy a chat and a glass of wine Crowne Plaza, Staffa with Liberal Democrat parliamentarians, local politicians, regional office-holders Green Liberal Democrats and other party members from the East GLD Annual General Meeting – Members of England. All members from the region only welcome. Guest speaker (see GLD Website / Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 Facebook page for details). Our annual accountability event will cover this year’s Lib Dem Friends of Football Executive Reports, next year’s Elections The ugly side of the Beautiful Game, and and further Constitutional Amendments. how to fix it Campanile, Picasso 1 Ahead of the conference debate on football on Tuesday morning, this fringe will discuss what is currently wrong with football in Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association Saturday the UK, what can be done to address its The Reckoning – Has a LibDem Coalition problems, and why government/politicians been good for Justice? should take an interest. Did LibDems ‘stop the Tories’, only to Crowne Plaza, Shuna facilitate Legal Aid cuts? Have LibDems promoted ‘Access to Justice’? What Liberal Democrat Women should be in the Manifesto? Speakers Childcare Crisis: How can LibDems support invited: Simon Hughes; Andrew Caplen, parents to make their own choices? President, Law Society; Alistair Webster; Come and hear Lib Dem high profile Angela Patrick, Justice. Chair: Graham speakers discuss how the Party can Colley. support parents to make choices about Campanile, Picasso 3

Fringe Saturday late evening 22.00–00.00

Lib Dem Friends of Disco Liberal Democrat Voice Battle of the DJs – the Ultimate Lib Dem The Liberal Democrat Voice Awards 2014 Disco in aid of MC J-Hupp aka “The Join us for an evening of unrivalled glamour Doctor” and fun as we celebrate the best of Want to get down with Jeremy Browne? bloggers, journalists, broadcasters and Shake a tail feather with Sarah Teather? Do politicians. With surprise guests. Dress: the hustle with Bob Russell? Now is your imaginative. chance! Featuring DJs Farron, Carmichael, Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 Foster, Lindsay and more. Tickets £10 or 2 for £15 from www.libdemdisco.co.uk or on the door. Note: this event runs 22.30–01.00 Crowne Plaza, Argyll 2 & 3

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Helping Change Girlguiding: Liberal Democrat Young Futures Girls Matter Youth Policy Building the skills of the Our calls for change Breakfast Briefing next generation Reception: guest speakers

Sunday: 13.00-14.00 Sunday: 19.45-21.00 Monday: 7.45-9.00 Crowne Plaza Hotel Crown Plaza Hotel SECC (Jura Room) (Castle Room 3) (Leven Room)

Policy briefings

For young community leaders Sunday Sunday: by invitation Supported by League of Young Voters: Question Time Sunday: 18.15-19.30 Join The Debate: Special Guest Speakers Lomond Auditorium (SECC)

Check against listings for full details or contact [email protected]

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 45 Interested in all things tech and digital?

Visit TechCentral to learn how cutting-edge digital tech can translate into policy and election wins from the leading technology firms including Microsoft, EE, TalkTalk, and Facebook.Half Page ad TechCentral 5th October: Etive, SECC For the full agenda visit TechCentral.org.uk Sunday

The elephant in the waiting room: Is the NHS sustainable?

Sunday 5 October, 6.15–7.15 pm Dochart 1, SECC

Speakers: Norman Lamb MP Andrew George MP (Invited) Sally McManus, NatCen Social Research Anita Charlesworth, The Health Foundation

Delicious and nutritious food (no curly sandwiches, we promise!) and drinks will be served

46 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 SECC, Alsh1 manufacturing intheUK. panel debatetodiscussthefuture of manufacturers’ association, inabig joins theNewStatesmanandEEF, the for Business,InnovationandSkills, Cable,SecretaryRt HonVince ofState fight formanufacturing? theLiberalDemocrats Coalition 2015:Will New StatesmaninpartnershipwithEEF Campanile, Picasso3 and evenstandforelectionyourself. outgoing committee,electyournewone to Mike.Plusyourchancequiz – findwhatChristianhumanismmeans Christian humanist.Confused?Heisn’t Yes, ournewest MPisahumanist– Thornton MP Annual GeneralMeeting,withMike Democrats Humanist &SecularistLiberal SECC, Alsh2 Cooper, TheIndependent(invited). Pharmaceutical Society;chaired byCharlie Drinkaware Trust; SandraGidley, Royal of Health(invited);ElaineHindal,The Spokesperson,Department Government Speakers include:Baroness Jolly, lifestyles topromotehealthy based interventions Prevention isbetterthancure:Community Society Drinkaware andRoyalPharmaceutical Fringe Sunday5thOctober Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. Fringe Sundaylunchtime13.00–14.00 09.30–10.30 Fringe Sundaymorning

SECC, Carron 1 NickPearce, Director,Williams; IPPR. Schools (invited);Baroness Shirley David LawsMP, MinisterofStatefor Social PolicyforLiberalDemocracy IPPR SECC, Boisdale2 parliamentarians. inv; NormanLambMPandLabour Speakers: Lynne FeatherstoneMP partners? Labour andtheLibDems:possible CentreForum andTheFabians

Business with &JoSwinson Business withVince See Agendafordetailsofallsessions Simon Hughes&NormanBaker Treasury withDannyAlexander 16.30–17.30, SECC,Carron 1 15.00–16.00, SECC,Carron 1 11.30–12.30, SECC,Carron 1 Home Affairs &Justicewith Ministerial Q&Asessions

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Sunday Fringe Sunday lunchtime 13.00–14.00

RSPB; The Wildlife Trusts Green Liberal Democrats Why we need nature: what next for the The Big Green Fringe: Ensuring the natural environment post-2015? Manifesto has a Strong Green Backbone What will legislation for the natural Green issues have an impact across all environment look like post-2015? policy areas. Speakers from ALDES, Speeches from Dan Rogerson MP, DEFRA ALDTU, ALTER, LDCF, LDLA, LDPS, Minister; Baroness Parminter, Committee LDSOS and LY highlight green issues that Co-Chair for EFRA; Martin Harper, Director matter to them; responses from Duncan of Conservation, RSPB; Paul Wilkinson, Brack, Manifesto Working Group, and Mike Head of Living Landscape, The Wildlife Tuffrey, Green Book Editor. Trusts. Crowne Plaza, Barra SECC, Carron 2 Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association Federal Conference Committee / ‘Tackling the Welfare Advice Deficit’ – a Conference Access Group focal meeting with Lord Low Conference Access Forum Come and hear about the work of the This is your chance to help improve Low Commission on community based disability access at future conferences. social welfare advice. Speakers: Lord Low Join in an informal discussion and tell us – of Dalston, Crossbencher, Chair, Low what else can be done? Commission; with Simon Hughes and SECC, Katrine Suzanne Fletcher, Stockton-on-Tees, CAB. Chair: Graham Colley, LDLA. Liberal Democrat Education Association Crowne Plaza, Castle 1 Sunday Winning the Education Vote in 2015 The Pupil Premium and early years Liberal Democrat Voice education are Liberal Democrat Who wants to be Party President? government successes. How can we get All Lib Dem members will shortly have the the message across in 2015? Speakers: chance to cast their vote on who should David Laws MP (invited); PPCs Helen succeed Tim Farron as Party President. Flynn, Harrogate & Knaresborough; Robin Come along to hear from, and question, Meltzer, Richmond Park; Lisa Smart, Hazel the publicly declared candidates about Grove. their priorities. SECC, Morar Crowne Plaza, Castle 2

Transform Drug Policy Foundation Ending the War on Drugs: Taking the political lead The Rt. Hon. Norman Baker MP and Danny Kushlick, Head of External Affairs, Transform, discuss the principles of liberal drug policy. Followed by a question and For updates on who’s speaking, when answer session exploring how to make the agenda items are about to start and how case for reform. conference has voted, follow SECC, Ness www.twitter.com/LibDemConf

48 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Crowne Plaza,Jura Up To Serve. National Youth Agency;CharlotteHill,Step Community investment;FionaBlacke, (invited); KathleenBritain,Barclays, UK Storey. Speakers:JuliaGoldsworthy skills andemployment.Chair:Lord Mike and areas ofgreatest disadvantagefor Panel debate:supportingyoungpeople the skillsofnextgeneration Helping ChangeYoung Futures:Building StepUpToServe with NationalYouth Agencyand Barclays: aYouth Zoneevent Crowne Plaza,Hebrides of theAOA. the party. Come andbeapartofthefuture supporting themostimportantpeoplein the onlyorganisationdedicatedto of theAgentsandOrganisersAssociation, Calling membersoldandnewfortheAGM Annual GeneralMeeting Agents andOrganisersAssociation Crowne Plaza,Castle3 R&D partners. collaborative engagementwithChinese about thepotentialbenefitsandrisksof institutions are wellenough informed whether UKindustryandresearch co-host anexpertpaneltodiscuss Aldes andtheChineseLiberalDemocrats opportunities fortheUK China science:challengesand Scientists (Aldes) Association ofLibDemEngineersand Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. Fringe Sundaylunchtime13.00–14.00

Campanile, Picasso2 2015; NickTyrone, ERS. author, ThePoweroftheBlackVote in Communities Minister;LesterHolloway, have? Speakers:StephenWilliams, what impactcanminoritycommunities reform. Howdowedeliveritthistime,and The CoalitionAgreement failed torealise How todeliverelectoralreformthistime Ethnic MinorityLiberalDemocrats Liberal DemocratsforElectoralReform Campanile, Monet1&2 Political Participation,Demos. Jonathan Birdwell, Headof Citizenshipand Executive, IndexonCensorship.Chair: Baroness Falkner;JodieGinsberg, Chief Speakers: SirMenziesCampbellMP; always knowbest? Trusting the demos: Doesthepublic Demos Crowne Plaza,Shuna Generation Y. how wecanbecomethenaturalhomefor at thepolling,andgiveustheirviewon support theLibDems.Ourpanelwilllook almost everyway. Butlargenumbersdon’t Young people are instinctivelyliberalin Dems? Generation Y: OrangeBookers,butnotLib Liberal Reform charge mayapply. first-come first-servedbasis. Asmall limited andwillbeavailableon a Wednesday 8thOctober. Capacityis room between08.00and18.00on the Crowne PlazaintheStaffa meeting A leftluggagefacilitywillbeavailable at Left luggage

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Sunday Fringe Sunday early evening 18.15–19.15

Financial Conduct Authority Policy and Campaigns Director, CPRE. Future of Finance: what do consumers SECC, Carron 2 want? Chief Secretary to the Treasury Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP with Yvonne The Health Foundation and NatCen MacDermid, Money Advice Scotland; Des Social Research Crowley, Bank of Ireland UK and Karina The elephant in the waiting room: Is the McTeague, FCA, will be exploring what NHS sustainable? consumers want from financial services, Speakers: Norman Lamb MP; Andrew chaired by Richard Lloyd, Which? George MP (invited); Sally McManus, Nat SECC, Alsh 2 Cen Social Research; Anita Charlesworth, The Health Foundation. Food and drinks will be served. CentreForum and TheCityUK SECC, Dochart 1 TheCityUK Reception Finance the Future: financial and VSO and International Citizen Service professional services in the UK and beyond Is this the generation to end poverty? with Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State Join ICS Director Brian Rockliffe and a for Business, Innovation and Skills. panel of young ICS volunteers for an SECC, Boisdale 2 interactive discussion session. SECC, Global Development Hub

Aldermore Bank Liberal Democrat Peers Sunday Creating Real Competition in the UK Peer Power: Using the Lords to win in Banking Sector 2015 Speakers: Liberal Democrat Economic The Liberal Democrat Peers will be a Spokesperson (tbc); Mike Crockart MP; valuable resource for the party in 2015. Mark Stephens, Deputy Chief Executive Come along to find out how we can help Officer, Aldermore Bank; Gillian Guy, Chief you during the General Election. Speakers Executive, Citizens Advice Bureau (invited). include: Paddy Ashdown, Judith Jolly, SECC, Carron 1 Meral Hussein-Ece. Chaired by Dick Newby. SECC, Katrine Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) and Federation of Master International Office / ALDE – European Builders (FMB) Liberals Housing the nation: Greenfield or LibDems & Europe – In or Out Referendum brownfield? Martin Horwood MP, Chair of the Stephen Williams MP, Communities and Backbench Committee on International Local Government Minister; James Cusick, Affairs, Lousewies Van Der Lann of D66 Political Correspondent, Netherlands and ALDE, and Iain Gill, Head (Chair); Cllr Heather Kidd, Deputy Chair of of International Office, will lead a strategic the LGA People and Places Board; Brian discussion on the in/out referendum. Berry, Chief Executive, FMB; Neil Sinden, SECC, Leven

50 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Beyond 2015:

Reclaiming the classroom Reclaiming the Challenging the current promise for all children bureaucratic, command-and- control environment in schools. and young people How can policy makers empower Challenging educational exclusion and the teaching profession? elitism. Date: Sunday 5 October How can policy makers secure quality, Time: 18:15-19:15 equity and entitlements for all learners beyond the general election? Venue: Castle 1, Crowne Plaza Hotel Date: Monday 6 October Speaker: The Rt Hon David Time: 18:15-19:15 Laws MP Venue: Castle 3, Crowne Plaza Hotel Minister of State for Speakers: Baroness Northover Schools (invited) Liberal Democrat, Education Spokesperson in the House Free buffet and of Lords (invited) refreshments provided. Alison Garnham Chief Executive, Child Poverty Sponsored by Action Group NASUWT For more information visit the Sunday The Teachers’ Union NASUWT on stand C1 and C2. Iraq in Crisis The fall of Saddam Hussein has failed to secure peace and democracy in Iraq. Over one million people, many from ethnic or religious minorities, have fled their homes to escape violence and persecution. According to the UN, June 2014 was the deadliest month, with over 5,000 dead or injured. Children’s rights, including the right to education, have also been violated. This fringe meeting will examine the facts and explore the solutions to the mounting humanitarian and political crisis in Iraq. Date: Monday 6 October Time: 13:00-14:00 Venue: The SECC, Carron 2 Speakers: Chris Keates NASUWT General Secretary, Other speakers (invited)

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 51 Fringe Sunday early evening 18.15–19.30

Employment Related Services British Youth Council and Liberal Association (ERSA) Youth Public services and employment: Is League of Young Voters: Question Time localism the solution? Join The Debate ‘What’s Youth Got ERSA hosts an expert roundtable led by To Do With It? – topical questions Lord German and Minister of State for and panel discussion: Tim Farron MP; Pensions, MP. The event Simon Hughes MP; Sarah Harding, brings together policy-makers, thought Liberal Youth; Marc Kidson, BYC; Nicky leaders and sector experts to discuss the Cox, First News; guest speakers and role of localism in supporting jobseekers audience participation. into work. SECC, Lomond Auditorium Crowne Plaza, Barra

NASUWT Newcastle University Beyond 2015: Reclaiming the Classroom Live better for longer: covering the costs Challenging the current bureaucratic, of an ageing society command and control environment in With one in four people expected to schools. How can policy-makers empower be over 65 by 2033, health and social the teaching profession? Speaker: Rt care budgets will come under increased Hon David Laws MP, Minister of State for pressure. Changes to pensions and Schools (invited). annuities have raised concerns that Crowne Plaza, Castle 1 retirees will fail to make provision for care Sunday needs. Social Liberal Forum and Liberator, the SECC, Morar radical liberal magazine Votes vs Values: How can we get the IPPR balance right in 2015? Made in Britain: Developing a workforce to Speakers: Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP; compete globally Adrian Sanders MP; Neal Lawson, Chair, Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Compass; and Allegra Stratton, Newsnight. Business, Innovation and Skills; Lord John Chair: Linda Jack, SLF Executive. Shipley. Crowne Plaza, Castle 2 SECC, Ness Town and Country Planning Association Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar (TCPA) and Crest Nicholson plc Her Majesty’s Government of Gibraltar, Garden Cities: An alternative to urban sprawl Reception Stephen Gilbert MP and Cllr Keith House Speakers: The Chief Minister, The Hon join TCPA CEO Kate Henderson, Debbie Fabian Picardo QC MP; The Deputy Chief Aplin of Crest Nicholson and Peter Minister, The Hon Dr Joseph Garcia MP. Hetherington (chair) to discuss Garden Crowne Plaza, Argyll 1 Cities and their essential role as part of the portfolio of solutions to the housing crisis. Crowne Plaza, Castle 3

52 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Fringe Sunday early evening 18.15–19.30

ALTER – Action for Land Taxation and UpRising programme. Chair: John Leech Economic Reform MP (invited). New Nations – New Taxes Note: this event ends at 19.45 Professor Jim Gallagher will speak on Campanile, Monet 1 & 2 Land taxation and the reform of property taxation in Scotland. While James Oates Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine chairman of the British-Estonian chamber Anti-Arab Racism in Israel and elsewhere of commerce will speak on the established Details to be confirmed, but speakers will Estonian Land Tax and tax system. include Chris Doyle of CAABU, a speaker Crowne Plaza, Jura from Gaza and a representative of a Jewish organisation. The Chartered Institute of Public Campanile, Picasso 2 Finance & Accountancy Remove the dead hand of the state and Liberal Democrats for Seekers of the regions will grow Sanctuary with Liberal Democrat Can Government be the enabler of growth Christian Forum in the regions or do we need to remove How does society end destitution among the hand of the state to see real long- asylum seekers in the UK? term growth and the flourishing of regions Jonathan Ellis, Head of Advocacy, The across the UK. British Red Cross, and Eileen Baxendale, Crowne Plaza, Shuna Chair of the Refugee Survival Trust, with live testimonies from asylum seekers, CentreForum and The Transport Hub chaired by Sir Andrew Stunell MP. To look The Big Interview with Baroness Kramer, at lasting solutions to this unacceptable Minister of State for Transport situation. Transport Minister Baroness Kramer in Campanile, Picasso 3

a wide-ranging interview. Whatever your Sunday transport issues, join the Transport Hub to Don’t Spy On Us listen and discuss with the minister. The Surveillance: how do we reform RIPA and meeting will include an opportunity for protect civil liberties? audience participation. Chair: Philip Pank, Join Julian Huppert MP; Jo Glanville, Transport Correspondent, . English PEN; Paul Johnson, The Guardian; Crowne Plaza, Staffa Jim Killock, Open Rights Group; Eric Metcalfe, Monckton Chambers; and Demos and UpRising special guests for a debate on how we Unrepresentative democracy: Creating a reign in mass population surveillance after more diverse political class the Snowden revelations. Speakers: Baroness Falkner; Jonathan Note: this event ends at 19.30 Birdwell, Head of Citizenship and Political SWG3, The Poetry Club Participation, Demos; Andrea Cooper, Chief Executive, UpRising; Alumni of the

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 53 Fringe Sunday mid evening 19.45–21.00

New Statesman and the Federation of Countryside Alliance Small Businesses What should the Liberal Democrats do to Small Business Question Time win the rural vote? New Statesman in conversation with Rt Chair: Jamie Stewart, Director, Scottish Hon Danny Alexander MP, Chief Secretary Countryside Alliance. Speakers: Willie to the Treasury, and Mike Cherry, National Rennie MSP, Leader, Scottish Liberal Policy Chairman, FSB. Followed by drinks Democrats; John Hutchison, Chair, and nibbles. Scottish Rural Parliament (Management SECC, Alsh 1 Group); Cllr. Tim Brett, PPC for North East Fife; and another Liberal Democrat speaker Health & Care Forum (invited). Health & Care Forum Reception SECC, Carron 1 This reception will share thought-provoking insights to move the health debate Association of Liberal Democrat forward, with the Rt Hon Norman Lamb Councillors MP, Minister of State for Care and Support Making space for cycling - Delivering for (invited). Please email cyclists at a local level [email protected] for more How can councillors and local information. campaigners create cycle-friendly solutions Note: this event starts at 20.30 for our communities? Speakers: Baroness and ends at 21.30 Susan Kramer, Julian Huppert MP, Caroline SECC, Alsh 2 Pidgeon AM and Roger Geffen, CTC. SECC, Carron 2 Sunday The Guardian The future of the BBC Please visit the website for updated details. CAMRA, Campaign for Real Ale theguardian.com/big-ideas How Liberal Democrats are standing up for SECC, Boisdale 1 community pubs Join CAMRA and guest speakers including CentreForum and Barrow Cadbury Fund Localism & Community Rights Minister How can the Lib Dems respond to UKIP? Stephen Williams MP, Julian Huppert MP A liberal approach to immigration, and Greg Mulholland MP. Enjoy some real identity and inclusion. Speakers: Jeremy ale to celebrate British pubs and hear how Browne MP; MP; Professor Liberal Democrats in Government support John Curtice, University of Strathclyde; your local. Dr Matthew Goodwin, University of SECC, Dochart 2 Nottingham. Chair: Mary Riddell, The Telegraph. SECC, Boisdale 2

54 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Fringe Sunday mid evening 19.45–21.00

ActionAid and Islamic Relief member. The event will focus on animals Progress in Peril: How can we secure and and contingency planning. Key speaker build on recent gains in Afghan Women’s Stephen Williams MP. Rights? Crowne Plaza, Argyll 2 With NATO withdrawal, the UK is set to co-host an international conference to International Office / International discuss Afghanistan’s development. Join Relations Committee us to discuss what more UK actors can International Appreciation Reception do to secure gains made since the fall of An evening reception to celebrate the the Taliban and prevent the reversal of work of the various components of the progress on women’s rights. Liberal Democrats International operations. SECC, Global Development Hub Speakers tba. Crowne Plaza, Argyll 3 Institute of Economic Affairs Ten years since the Orange Book – What Girlguiding: a Youth Zone event should authentic liberalism look like? Girlguiding: Girls Matter – Our Calls For Speakers include: Jeremy Browne MP; Change Paul Marshall, Co-editor, Orange Book; Reception. Guest speakers: Jo Swinson Stephen Tall, Editor, LibDem Voice; Isabel MP; Julie Bentley, CEO Girlguiding; Hardman, Editor, Spectator CoffeeHouse; Baroness Lindsay Northover (invited); Tom Mludzinski, Head of Political Polling, Young Members, Girlguiding Advocate ComRes; and Mark Littlewood, Director Panel. Girlguiding’s research shows girls General, IEA. and young women face a perfect storm of SECC, Leven pressures: a campaign on the challenges for May 2015. Care & Support Alliance Crowne Plaza, Castle 1

How social care can decide the 2015 Sunday General Election The Woodland Trust Speakers include Anushka Asthana, Life’s better with trees: towards a Charter Political Correspondent at Sky News, for trees, woods and people chairing; Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, This Fringe will explore the role of woods Minister of State for Care and Support; Joe and trees within the Liberal political Twyman, Director of Political and Social tradition with invited speakers including Research at YouGov; and Heléna Herklots, Dan Rogerson MP, Under Secretary of Chief Executive at Carers UK. State DEFRA, and Carol Evans, Woodland Crowne Plaza, Argyll 1 Trust Scotland Director. Crowne Plaza, Castle 2 RSPCA Beer and Curry evening: Animals and contingency planning The RSPCA popular event is back, due to limited space it is only open to people attending the conference as a party

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 55 Fringe Sunday mid evening 19.45–21.00

CentreForum and Centrica Energy Liberal Democrat Friends of Israel Securing Britain’s Energy Future – National Israel/Palestine: Peace possible or vs Local: Who Decides? escalating conflict inevitable? Speakers: Adam Royle, National Trust; Gavin Stollar, Chairman of Liberal MP, PPS BIS, inv; Lord Democrat Friends of Israel; Sir Teverson, co-Chair, Parliamentary Party MP; , PPC for Gordon; Committee on Energy and Climate Dermot Kehoue, Chief Executive, Change; Gabe Winn, Corporate Affairs BICOM; Simon Hughes MP (invited). Director, Centrica Energy. Crowne Plaza, Jura Crowne Plaza, Staffa

Liberal Democrat History Group European Water Label and WWF with Great Liberal thinkers: lessons for the the Green Liberal Democrats future ‘How can more responsible consumers Baroness Liz Barker and MPs Alan Beith, help the environment?’ David Laws and John Pugh draw lessons Chair: Mathew Beech, Utility Week. from past Liberal thinkers for the future Speakers: Dan Rogerson MP, DEFRA direction of the Liberal Democrats. Chair: waste, water and forestry minister; Ben MP. Twitter: #LDHGFringe. Earl, Chair, European Water Label; Glyn Launch of new History Group publication: Davies, Executive Director of Global ‘Liberal Thinkers’. Programmes, WWF. Campanile, Picasso 2 Crowne Plaza, Shuna Sunday Fringe Sunday late evening 21.30–23.00

CentreForum and BVCA LGA Liberal Democrat Group Conference Reception The Local Government Reception Speaker: Alistair Carmichael MP, Secretary Our ever-popular reception returns for of State for Scotland. another year! Speakers: Mayor Dorothy Note: this event starts at 22.00 Thornhill, Mayor of and Nick and ends at 00.00 Clegg MP, Deputy Prime Minister. Drinks Crowne Plaza, Argyll 1 available. All friends of local democracy welcome. The European Azerbaijan Society Crowne Plaza, Castle 2 & 3 TEAS Jazz Reception A reception with live jazz by Sabina Rakcheyeva and the Deco Ensemble, where they will perform a vibrant mix of standards, tangos and their own compositions. Refreshments and food will be provided. Crowne Plaza, Argyll 2 & 3

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We love a good bar chart at Lib Dem HQ, and this is one of our favourites. Thanks to your hard work, our membership has now increased for five quarters in a row.

So, from everyone in the Members and Supporters team, thank you.

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The Rural Reception Sponsored by The British Association for Shooting and Conservation and The Angling Trust Monday 6th October 2014 1.00 – 2.00pm Hebrides Room, Crowne Plaza, Glasgow Speakers invited: Roger Williams MP Member of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee Tim Farron MP Party President of the Liberal Democrats BUFFET LUNCH PROVIDED

ELECTION 2015: WHAT WOMEN WANT Debating key issues which will decide women’s votes Jo Swinson MP Minister for Employment Relations, Women and Equalities Prof Stephen Lee CentreForum, Heléna Herklots Carers UK Caroline Abrahams Age UK, Ian Peters British Gas Anand Shukla Family and Childcare Trust Monday 6th October, 13:00 - 14:00 Crowne Plaza, Staffa Island 1 room

Family and Childcare Trust Creating a family friendly UK

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Monday 6 October

09.30 - 10.30 Why are all banks the same? How with Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP, Chief by invitation diversity can create real competition in Secretary to the Treasury (invited); John banking and financial services Thurso MP, Member, Treasury Committee

13.00 - 14.00 In Conversation With… with Jeremy Browne MP, Member, Political Picasso 2, Jeremy Browne and Constitutional Reform Committee; Campanile Phillip Blond, Director, ResPublica

19.45 - 21.00 In Conversation With… with Paddy Ashdown, Chair, 2015 General Barra Suite, Paddy Ashdown Election Team; Phillip Blond, Director, Crowne Plaza ResPublica

Tuesday 7 October

13.00 - 14.00 The Future of England’s Core Cities: with Stephen Williams MP, Minister for Shuna Suite, Public sector reform and economic Communities and Local Government; Tessa Crowne Plaza growth Munt MP, PPS to the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (Invited)

18.15 - 19.15 Restoring the Welfare State: with Steve Webb MP, Minister for Pensions Jura Suite, The Liberal Democrat vision for welfare Crowne Plaza

18.15 - 19.15 Devo-Max for Manchester: How to with Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, Minister for Care Carron 2, deliver the public services we need and Support; Stephen Williams MP, Minister for Glasgow SECC Communities and Local Government

19.45 - 21.00 How can payday lending help with MP, Member, Bara Suite, borrowers climb the credit ladder? Treasury Committee Crowne Plaza

Wednesday 8 October Monday

08.00 - 09.00 Facilitating Competition and New with Rt Hon Ed Davey MP, Secretary of Carron 2, Entrants into the UK’s Energy Markets State for Energy and Climate Change Glasgow SECC

09.30 - 10.30 From HS2 to HS3: A high speed route to with Baroness Kramer, Minister Dochart 2, re-balance Britain? for Transport Glasgow SECC

@Res_Publica [email protected] www.respublica.org.uk

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 59 DYING IN THE 21ST CENTURY: Monday 6 October, ARE POLICY MAKERS REFLECTING 13.00 - 14.00 PEOPLE’S PRIORITIES AT THE END The Crowne Plaza OF LIFE? (Shuna room) Hot buffet lunch provided CHAIR: Lord Jeremy Purvis SPEAKERS: • Norman Lamb MP, Minister of State for Care and Support • Sarah Wootton, Chief Executive, Dignity in Dying • Preth Rao, Head of Policy and Campaigns, Sue Ryder

DiD_LibDemsAd_91x121mm.inddTHE 1Housing Fringe17/07/2014 12:35 Monday 6 October • 13.00 - 14.00 Leven Room, SECC

Chaired by , Liberal Democrat commentator Monday Speakers include: Rt Hon Danny Alexander MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Stephen Williams MP, Minister for Communities and Local Government Cllr Keith House, Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council

The Housing Fringe brings together eight of the UK’s leading housing associations and providers to champion the role of social housing sector in delivering new homes and driving innovation.

60 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 EDUCATION Question Time PANEL MEMBERS: Christine Blower, NUT General Secretary Mary Bousted, ATL General Secretary MONDAY 6 OCTOBER Katja Hall, Deputy Director-General, CBI 1.00PM – 2.00PM Other speakers to be confirmed Venue: Castle 1, Crowne Plaza

Policy Exchange at the 2014 Liberal Democrat Party Conference Road to 2015 Monday 6th October Can Britain ever build 300,000 homes a year? Chair: Isabel Hardman, Assistant Editor, The Spectator Speakers: Stephen Williams MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Jeremy Greenwood, Managing Director, Readymix Concrete, Lafarge Tarmac, Neil Sinden, Director of Policy and Campaigns, Campaign to Protect Rural England, Chris Walker, Head of Housing, Planning & Urban Policy, Policy Exchange 13.00 – 14.00 | Castle 2 | Crowne Plaza, Congress Road, Glasgow, G3 8QT Tuesday 7th October Monday Fast and Furious: How can we make Britain a dynamic, fast growth, entrepreneurial economy? Speakers: Ruth Porter, Head of Economic & Social Policy, Policy Exchange, Ian Steele, Senior Partner for Scotland, Deloitte Further speakers to be confirmed 13.00 – 14.00 | Argyll 3 | Crowne Plaza, Congress Road, Glasgow, G3 8QT

How can UK Plc innovate to help Britain win the global race? Chair: Kamal Ahmed, Business Editor, BBC Speakers: Jeremy Browne MP, Steve Hughes, Deputy Head of Economic & Social Policy, Policy Exchange 18.15 – 19.15 | Dochart 2 | The SECC, Exhibition Way, Glasgow, G3 8YW

Schedule subject to change. Please visit www.policyexchange.org.uk for regular updates. To keep in touch please email [email protected]

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Fringe Monday morning 08.00–09.00

The Guardian in partnership with British Heathrow Academy Heathrow Lounge Immigration: what are the social impacts? Please visit our private lounge where Round table debate. Please email you can find out more about how our [email protected] for more vision for the future of Heathrow will information. take Britain further. Complimentary SECC, Boisdale 1 refreshments and free WiFi provided. Email heathrowlounge@eventinvitation. CentreForum and Home Builders’ co.uk for more information or to request Federation and Lend Lease an invite. Housing: how can we meet the challenge? Note: this event ends at 10.30 Speakers: Richard Cook, Head of Residential, Lend Lease; Tim Farron MP; SECC, Etive John Slaughter, Director, External Affairs, Home Builders’ Federation; Dorothy Thornhill, Mayor of Watford. Youth Zone: partnership of organisations representing and working SECC, Boisdale 2 with young people

Liberal Democrat Youth Policy Party Speakers and Table Discussions Countryside Alliance on priorities for youth policy. Including Let’s get real about wildlife Simon Wright MP, Lord , Simon Chair: Jamie Stewart, Director, Scottish Hughes MP, Cllr David Bellotti (Chair) Countryside Alliance. Speakers: Jim with leading charity representatives in Barrington, Middle Way Group; David Education, Health, Employment, Justice, Bowles, Head of Public Affairs, RSPCA; Family, Sports, Volunteering, Youth Work David Heath CBE MP, former EFRA

Monday and more. Minster; and Roger Williams CBE MP, former EFRA Shadow Minister. SECC, Leven SECC, Carron 2 Reform and G4S

The new landscape of public service provision: improving transparency and , Core Cities and accountability London Councils Jeremy Browne MP, Former Minister at the City Centred: Why devolution is at the Home Office. heart of the 2015 election Breakfast panel discussion on the need for Crowne Plaza, Castle 1 more devolution from Whitehall to cities. Panellists include Lord Shipley, Baroness Kramer, Leading Economist Jim O’Neill and others. SECC, Dochart 2

62 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Crowne Plaza,Staffa Patrick Collinson,Editor, GuardianMoney. John Cridland,Director General,CBI(tbc); of Workplace Pensions,Standard Life; Minister; BarryO’Dwyer, ManagingDirector SMF. Speakers:SteveWebb MP, Pensions Chair: NidaBroughton, ChiefEconomist, pensions in2020 Backing aBritainthatSaves:Avisionfor Life Social MarketFoundationandStandard Crowne Plaza,Shuna manager ontheSECC. President PeterJacobs,construction region. Featured speaker:CIOBPast report analysingconstruction region-by- Built Environment andsocio-economic Presentation oftheCIOB’s Guidetothe foundation ofoureconomy Construction Management–the (CIOB) The Chartered Instituteof Building Crowne Plaza,Castle3 Chambers ofCommerce. Longworth, Director General, British Metropolitan Borough Council,andJohn Cllr SueDerbyshire, Leader, Stockport Mike Crockart, MPforEdinburgh West, speakers: charge intherecovery? With How are smallbusinesses leadingthe for therecovery A smallstepforbusinessandagiantleap Voice Centre forCitiesandLiberalDemocrat Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. with oursocialmedia throughout conference Keep up-to-date Fringe Monday morning 08.00–09.00 Fringe Mondaymorning Browse Flickr –flickr.com/libdems Search YouTube –youtube.com/libdem Google+–plus.google.com/+libdems Visit Like usonFacebook–facebook.com/libdems Follow usonTwitter –@libdems@libdemconf#ldconf

Clyde Room–9 Glasgow HiltonHotel, and endsat10.00 Note: thiseventstartsat08.30 part oftheanswer? political agenda,cangoodREteachingbe religious andsocialtensionsrisingupthe Callum Brown, GlasgowUniversity. With former Parliamentarycandidate;Prof Stephen LloydMP;CllrSusanLeslie, Good CommunityRelations The ImportanceofReligiousEducationin Education, REToday Association ofTeachers ofReligious Religious EducationCouncil,National Campanile, Picasso1 the needsoftheseUKvoters? AreGovernments? LibDemsintouchwith Users gettingaFairDealfrom Successive economy. However are the32mRoad FairFuelUK thatlowfueldutyhelpsthe It’s official,agrees theGovernment with from successiveGovernments? Are 32millionroadusersgettingafairdeal Transport Hub –FairFuelUK Campanile, Monet1&2 Note: thiseventendsat09.30 Pelham, Chairman,VODG. Chief Executive,Demos.Chair:Clare State forCare andSupport; ClaudiaWood, Speakers: NormanLambMP, Ministerof system Living withdisability:Thecriminaljustice Demos andVODG 63

Monday Fringe Monday morning 09.30–10.30

Transport Hub – British Parking New Statesman and Gatwick Airport Association Putting people first: The consumer in the Good parking management is essential for UK transport debate a healthy and vibrant High Street Join us and a senior minister (invited) This fringe event will ask panel members, for a panel discussion looking at a rarely including car park owners, local authority examined perspective in the transport and consumer representatives and a debate, that of the consumer. member of the BPA’s Policy team whether SECC, Alsh 1 they agree that good parking management is essential for a healthy and vibrant high street. and Institute Campanile, Picasso 1 for Government How to govern effectively and turn Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association manifesto commitments into reality Scotland – After the Referendum Chair: Emran Mian, Director, SMF. The Campaign is over. The result is Speakers: Peter Riddell, Director, IfG; Paul known. What next? A discussion of the Burstow MP (tbc); MP legal, political and constitutional impact. (tbc). Speakers invited: Lord (Jim) Wallace and SECC, Dochart 2 from the Law Society for Scotland. Chair: Graham Colley, LDLA. Joseph Rowntree Foundation Campanile, Picasso 3 Closing the attainment: JRF in conversation with Rt Hon David Laws MP What more can be done to tackle the educational attainment gap among children experiencing poverty, building on the work the coalition has done so far? SECC, Monday Total Politics & JRF Coffee Club

ResPublica Ministerial Q&A sessions Why are all banks the same? A roundtable hosted by ResPublica and Scotland with the Building Societies Association to Alistair Carmichael & Willie Rennie discuss how diversity can create real 11.30–12.30, SECC, Carron 1 competition in banking and financial International Development services with John Thurso MP, Treasury with Lynne Featherstone Committee. 15.00–16.00, SECC, Carron 1 Crowne Plaza, Shuna Health with Norman Lamb 16.30–17.30, SECC, Carron 1 See Agenda for details of all sessions

64 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 ready totake onthenewchallenges in BritainandwhetherBritain’s banksare debate lookingatthefuture ofbanking The BBAwillbehostingalively panel next fiveyears Challenges andchange:banking overthe BBA SECC, Boisdale2 Affairs, Microsoft. Ludford; HughMilward, Director, Corporate for JusticeandCivilLiberties;Baroness Speakers: SimonHughesMP, Minister the bestwayforward? Balancing technologyandprivacy:what’s CentreForum andMicrosoft SECC, Boisdale1 minister ofstate,care and support. PA ConsultingGroup; NormanLamb, Steve Carefull, adultsocial care specialist, CEO,Hanover; Age; DameClare Tickell, Cross; JanetMorrison,CEO, Independent Guardian. MikeAdamson,MD,BritishRed Chair: DavidBrindle,publicserviceseditor, responsibility isit? A decentfutureforolderpeople:whose Consulting Group Age, BritishRedCross, Hanover, PA The GuardianandIndependent SECC, Alsh2 outcomes. councils canplayindeliveringbetter a personalisedserviceandtherole local employment schemesstruggletoprovide will beexploringwhymainstream and LizSayce,DisabilityRightsUK, Cllr RuthDombey, LondonCouncils, employment Local Works: complexneedsand London Councils Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. Fringe Mondaylunchtime13.00–14.00

SECC, Dochart1 about. Speakerstbc. policy choicesthatcouldhelpbringit shared amongthepopulation andthe drivers willbeforarecovery thatiswidely A discussionofwhatthekeyeconomic Parliament Sharing thegainandpaininnext Resolution Foundation SECC, Carron 2 NASUWT. Otherspeakersinvited. Speaker: ChrisKeates,GeneralSecretary humanitarian andpoliticalcrisisinIraq. meeting willdiscussthemounting rights are beingviolated.This fringe homes toescapeviolenceandchildren’s Over onemillionpeoplehavefledtheir Iraq isincrisis NASUWT SECC, Carron 1 industry faces.Speakerstobeconfirmed.

SECC, Dochart2 Riddell, Columnist,DailyTelegraph. Director, PovertyAlliance(tbc);Mary StepChange DebtCharity;PeterKelly, (tbc); MikeO’Connor, ChiefExecutive, People All-PartyParliamentaryGroup Vice-chair, FinancialEducationforYoung Schools (tbc);DuncanHamesMP, David LawsMP, MinisterofStatefor Democrats makeadifference? Life ontheedge:HowcanLiberal Debt Charity The SmithInstituteandStepChange

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Monday Fringe Monday lunchtime 13.00–14.00

Heathrow Danny Alexander MP, Chief Secretary to Heathrow Lounge the Treasury, Stephen Williams MP, Minister Please visit our private lounge where you for Communities and Local Government, can find out more about how our vision and Cllr Keith House, Leader of Eastleigh for the future of Heathrow will take Britain Borough Council. further. Complimentary refreshments and SECC, Leven free WiFi provided. Email [email protected] for Co-hosted panel by LDEA and Liberal more information or to request an invite. Youth SECC, Etive Students, speak up! A discussion on how schools, FE and HE establishments can make better decisions WDM by ensuring students have a voice. Chaired In whose interests? The EU-US trade deal by Lord Mike Storey. With: Yasmin Rufo, and global big business Student Voice; Layla Moran, PPC; Conor As negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade McKenzie, Liberal Youth; Lee Dargue, & Investment Partnership (TTIP) heat up, LDEA, LY. we ask whether this is a treaty for jobs and SECC, Morar growth, or one which challenges Europe’s hard-won social and environmental Chemical Industries Association protections to benefit big business. The partnership Britain’s number one SECC, manufacturing exporter can offer to Global Development Hub Government Our fringe will discuss how the chemical Money Advice Service industry can work with a post 2015 Indebted Lives: how can we help people Government to ensure business and escape from debt? government can make the best decisions Chaired by Poppy Trowbridge, for the UK. Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Sky SECC, Ness

Monday News. Speakers include: Lord Newby, Government Deputy Chief Whip, Gillian Generation Rent Guy, Citizens Advice Chief Executive, How will the Liberal Democrats win Anthony Browne, British Bankers’ ‘generation rent’? Association Chief Executive, and Caroline Generation Rent hosts an interactive Rookes, Money Advice Service Chief debate between panel and audience Executive. on how the Liberal Democrats can put SECC, Katrine forward an effective policy offer for private renters that wins their support and their Genesis, Gentoo, Metropolitan, Moat, votes. With: Julian Huppert; Alex Hilton, Peabody, Riverside, Sovereign and Generation Rent; Mike Tuffrey; Lynne Mears Group Featherstone (invited) The Housing Fringe Crowne Plaza, Argyll 1 Chair: Mark Pack, Lib Dem commentator. Confirmed speakers include: Rt Hon

66 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Speakers: Stephen Williams MP;Jeremy Speakers: Stephen Williams Chair: IsabelHardman, TheSpectator. year? Can Britaineverbuild300,000 homesa Policy ExchangeandLafarge Tarmac Crowne Plaza,Castle1 other speakerstobeconfirmed. Katja Hall,CBIDeputyDirector-General; Mary Bousted,ATL GeneralSecretary; Christine Blower, NUTGeneralSecretary; Education QuestionTime NUT /ATL Crowne Plaza,Barra costs. stop drink-driveaccidents,deathsand Swanswell debatestheclearsolutionto Debbie Bannigan,Swanswell’s CEO;as LGA CommunityWellbeing Board; and of Commons;CllrKatieHall,Chairthe Join: SirAlanBeith,MemberoftheHouse Liberal Democratscanmakeadifference Drink-driving: wastedlives–howthe Swanswell Crowne Plaza,Argyll3 News. Education andSocialAffairs Editor, Sky APPG onStudents;andAfuaHirsch. University; JulianHuppertMP, Secretary, Chancellor,Principal andVice Abertay President; Professor NigelSeaton, Confirmed speakers: Toni Pearce, NUS will theLiberalDemocratsdeliver? A newdealforstudentsanduniversities: NUS andMillionPlus Crowne Plaza,Argyll2 MP, President oftheLiberalDemocrats. Farron The Times inconversationwithTim The Times Fringe The Times Stronger Economy. Fairer Society.

Fringe Mondaylunchtime13.00–14.00

Crowne Plaza,Hebrides Farron MP. MP,Speakers invited:RogerWilliams Tim The RuralReception BASC andTheAnglingTrust Crowne Plaza,Castle2 Urban Policy, PolicyExchange. Walker, HeadofHousing,Planning& Campaign toProtect Rural England;Chris Director ofPolicyandCampaigns, Concrete, LafargeTarmac; NeilSinden, Greenwood, ManagingDirector, Readymix

Crowne Plaza,Jura Citizens AdviceScotland. Margaret Lynch, ChiefExecutive, British ChambersofCommerce; John Longworth,Director General, Ombudsman, OmbudsmanServices; Shand Smith,ChiefExecutiveand Relations andConsumerAffairs; Lewis Secretary ofStateforEmployment Jo SwinsonMP, ParliamentaryUnder secure afairdealforconsumers? Rip-off Britain?HowwilltheLibDems Ombudsman Services The SmithInstituteandthe Crowne Plaza,Castle3 solutions designedaround thepatient. needs tobedoneensure sustainable discuss thechallengesfacedandwhat needs. JoinNormanLambMPto rising demandandchangingpatient combination ofconstrainedfunding, The NHSisfacingaformidable Under pressure:theNHSin2015 College ofPhysicians Foundation Trust Network,Royal College ofEmergencyMedicine,

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Monday Fringe Monday lunchtime 13.00–14.00

Dignity in Dying CILT fringe meeting will debate the many Dying in the 21st Century: Are policy challenges facing the development of a makers reflecting people’s end-of-life long term aviation strategy. priorities? Campanile, Picasso 1 Chaired by Lord Jeremy Purvis. Speakers include: Norman Lamb MP, Minister for ResPublica Care and Support; Sarah Wootton, Chief In Conversation With... Jeremy Browne Executive, Dignity in Dying; Preth Rao, ResPublica’s Phillip Blond hosts Jeremy Head of Policy and Campaigns, Sue Ryder. Browne MP, Member of the Political Crowne Plaza, Shuna and Constitutional Reform Committee, to discuss the meaning and future of liberalism. Carers UK, CentreForum, Age UK, Campanile, Picasso 2 Family and Childcare Trust, British Gas Election 2015: What women want Royal Town Planning Institute and the Debating key issues which will decide Chartered Institution of Highways and women’s votes. Speakers: Jo Swinson Transportation MP; Professor Stephen Lee, CentreForum How can planning help deliver the (chair); Heléna Herklots, Carers UK; infrastructure we need? Caroline Abrahams, Age UK; Ian Peters, Cllr Ashay Ghai, Depute Leader East British Gas; Anand Shukla, Family and Dunbartonshire Council; Sue Percy, Childcare Trust. Lunch provided. Chief Executive, Chartered Institution of Crowne Plaza, Staffa Highways and Transportation; Rosslyn Stuart, Director, Royal Town Planning Institute; Zoe McClelland, Principal Planner, Demos and LV= URS. Brave new choice: Will the new pension Mitchell Library, freedoms deliver for consumers? Moir/Dyer/Simpson Rooms Speakers: Steve Webb MP, Minister for

Monday Pensions; John Perks, Managing Director, BBC Retirement Solutions, LV=; Claudia Wood, BBC: You’ve Got a Partner in Me Chief Executive, Demos. Chair: Jeff Visit the home of BBC Scotland and Salway, Journalist and a member of the join John Leech, the BBC and others Financial Services Consumer Panel. for a lively discussion on how the BBC Campanile, Monet 1 & 2 works in partnership with a variety of organisations including the creative industries, public bodies and fellow Transport Hub – The Chartered Institute broadcasters. of Logistics and Transport BBC Scotland, 40 Pacific Quay A vision for the future of aviation Viewing Theatre Agreeing the future direction of aviation policy is one of the most critical but also contentious challenges facing the UK. The

68 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 THE INDEPENDENT FRINGE MEETING MAY 2015 The Liberal Democrats’ Challenge Before and After

STEVE RICHARDS in conversation with

DANNY ALEXANDER Chief Secretary to the Treasury

18:15pm, Monday 6 October Argyll 1 Crowne Plaza THE POLICING FRINGE putting the public first

Monday 6 October • 18.15 - 19.15 Castle 1, Crowne Plaza

Chaired by SponsoredSponsored by

Mark Williams-Thomas, TV Presenter and Criminologist Monday Rt Hon Norman Baker MP Minister of State for Crime Prevention

Steve White Chair, Police Federation of England and Wales Sir Hugh Orde President, Association of Chief Police Officers Irene Curtis President, Police Superintendents’ Association of England and Wales

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 69 Fringe Monday early evening 18.15–19.15

New Statesman in partnership with JUSTICE and the Liberal Democrat Home Group Lawyers Association Regeneration, revenue and rethinking: The Coalition and beyond: human rights and future of housing the liberal legacy Stephen Gilbert MP joins the New Respect for individual rights, the HRA Statesman and Home Group in a big panel and the European Convention, is again debate to discuss how a future Liberal an election issue. We consider the Liberal Democrat government would work with Democrat commitment. Chair: Graham housing associations, local authorities and Colley, Chair, LDLA. Simon Hughes MP, private developers to solve the housing Minister for Justice; John Scott QC, crisis. JUSTICE Scotland; Angela Patrick, SECC, Alsh 1 JUSTICE. SECC, Carron 1 Guardian with London Gatwick, Transport Systems Catapult, TfL, Cruelty Free International Transport for Greater Manchester Is it time to end animal experiments on The future of transport: moving Britain cats and dogs? forward Animal experiments on our best Chair: Martin Kettle, the Guardian. Stewart friends, cats and dogs, cause particular Wingate, CEO, London Gatwick; Michèle controversy. Sewing up kittens’ eyes, Dix, managing director, Planning, Transport expanding breeding of dogs for industry – for London; Will Whitehorn, chair, Transport the issue keeps hitting the headlines. Is it Systems Catapult; Dave Newton, transport time to call a halt? strategy director, Transport for Greater SECC, Carron 2 Manchester; Adrian Sanders MP, member, Transport Select Committee (invited). Amnesty International UK SECC, Boisdale 1 From the Human Rights Act to Diplomacy Abroad – Consistency and Human Rights Join Julian Huppert MP, Martin Horwood

Monday CentreForum and MP, lawyer Niall McCluskey, and Director of 2015: a manifesto for business – what Amnesty International UK Kate Allen, who should it say? will examine the importance of consistency Speakers: Mark Boleat, Chairman, Policy in the UK’s approach to human rights both and Resources Committee, City of at home and abroad. London; Julia Goldsworthy, Parliamentary SECC, Dochart 1 Candidate, Redruth, Camborne and Hayle; Duncan Hames MP; Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, CEBR. Chair: Duncan Greenland, CentreForum. SECC, Boisdale 2

70 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 SECC, Katrine The Centre forSocialJustice(chair). Office; AlexBurghart,Director ofPolicy, Kennett, Director, FinancialServices,Post Development(invited); Nick International Parliamentary UnderSecretary ofStatefor Speakers: RtHonLynne FeatherstoneMP, community forthelocal financial inclusionandservices Banking onCommunities:Ensuring Office The Centre forSocialJustice withPost SECC, GlobalDevelopmentHub Tall (Chair);DuncanBrack;otherstbc. Lynne FeatherstoneMP(invited);Stephen priority forthenextGovernment? Continuing toleadonclimatechange–a Christian Aid,Oxfam,CAFOD SECC, Dochart2 Editor, politics.co.uk. Lindsay, Liberal DemocratVoice; IanDunt, Swales MP, APPGforPenalAffairs; Caron Minister forJustice&CivilLiberties;Ian Debate with:RtHonSimonHughesMP, criminal justicepolicyforthebetter? How canLiberalDemocratsinfluence Responsible Justice The Howard LeagueforPenalReform Stronger Economy. Fairer Society.

Fringe Mondayearlyevening18.15–19.15

SECC, Morar RCPysch; SarahBrennan, Young Minds. Max Davie,RCPCH;DrAdrianJames, and Support;Baroness Claire Tyler; Dr Norman LambMP, MinisterforCare Panel: Yasmin Alibhai-Brown (Chair); for youngpeople’s mentalhealth Think Again:TheLiberalDemocratvision Young Minds Child HealthandPsychiatrists Royal College(s)ofPaediatricsand SECC, Ness Kemp, LiverpoolCityCouncil. Sutton Council;Lord Storey; CllrRichard Shipley; CllrRuthDombey, Leaderof House, LeaderofEastleighCouncil;Lord Executive, LGiU.Speakers:CllrKeith Chair: JonathanCarr-West, Chief Local government:openforbusiness? LGiU andEastleighCouncil SECC, Leven Public Affairs, MarieCurie. Redmond CBE,Director of Policy& of Policy, The King’s Fund;Imelda Richard Humphries,Assistant Director Influencing Programme Director, AgeUK; Norman LambMP;RutheIsden,Health Editor, TheGuardian . Speakers: Chair: DavidBrindle,PublicServices care system? modernisation ofourhealthandsocial Are politicianspreventingthe UK Marie CurieinassociationwithAge

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Monday Fringe Monday early evening 18.15–19.15

The Independent and i Fringe meeting Police Federation, Association of May 2015 – The Liberal Democrats’ Chief Police Officers and Police Challenge Before and After Superintendents’ Association Steve Richards in conversation with Danny The Policing Fringe – putting the public first Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury. Chair: Mark Williams-Thomas, TV Crowne Plaza, Argyll 1 Presenter and Criminologist. Speakers: Norman Baker MP, Minister for Crime British Medical Association, Nuffield Prevention; Steve White, Police Federation Trust, Royal College of Nursing of England and Wales; Sir Hugh Orde, A prescription for the NHS. In Association of Chief Police Officers; Irene conversation... Norman Lamb and Paul Curtis, Police Superintendents’ Association Burstow of England and Wales. Isabel Hardman, Associate Editor of the Crowne Plaza, Castle 1 New Statesman, in conversation with the Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, Minister National Farmers Union of State for Health, and the Rt Hon Paul ‘The Back British Farming Manifesto’ Burstow MP. Speakers: Dan Rogerson MP, Roger Crowne Plaza, Argyll 2 Williams MP and Guy Smith, Vice President NFU. Liberty Crowne Plaza, Castle 2 On Liberty: The future of human rights in the UK NASUWT A panel discussion chaired by Shami Beyond 2015: Reclaiming the promise for Chakrabarti with guests including Tim all children and young people Farron MP, Dr Vince Cable MP and Kate Challenging educational exclusion and Alexander, Scottish Detainee Visitors. elitism. How can policy-makers secure Crowne Plaza, Argyll 3 quality, equity and entitlements for all learners beyond the general election? Speakers: Baroness Northover, Liberal

Monday JLT Employee Benefits Democrat Education; Alison Garnham, A Brave New World – What will retirement CEO, Child Poverty Action group; look like after 2015? Spokesperson (invited). Panel discussion, including Pensions Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 Minister Steve Webb, considering the post Budget future of UK retirement in an environment where consumers are both protected and empowered, backed by findings from a new report by leading pension consultant JLT Employee Benefits. Crowne Plaza, Barra

72 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Crowne Plaza,Staffa ALMOs. oftheNationalFederation Vice-Chair Stockport Council,andHughBroadbent, Secretary, CllrSueDerbyshire, Leaderof MP,Williams DCLGParliamentaryUnder- DCLG Minister. Speakers:Stephen Chaired by:SirAndrew StunellMP, Former Communities Building CouncilHousingbuilds National FederationofALMOs Crowne Plaza,Shuna broadcaster DavidWooding. Chaired and byleadingjournalist skills, economicgrowth and connectivity. focusing onthekeythemesofjobsand of developingnewrailinfrastructure, Transport Minister, todiscussthebenefits A conversation-styleeventwiththe (tbc) conversation withtheTransport Minister LeadersGroup–In HSR Industry in partnershipwithIMechE High SpeedRailIndustryLeadersGroup Crowne Plaza,Jura and dyingpeopletostartdiscussion. care, usingtheexperiences ofterminallyill services toworktogetherandimprove voluntary andprivatehealthsocialcare whether localismissupportingstatutory, Join ourexpertpanelforalivelydebateon care justanAct? All talk,noaction:Isintegratedhealthand Support, MNDA,NCPCandSueRyder Help theHospices,MacmillanCancer Stronger Economy. Fairer Society.

Fringe Mondayearlyevening18.15–19.15

Campanile, Picasso2 NALC, andCllrSarahBoad. MP, Tessa MuntMP(tbc),CllrKenBrowse, town councils.Speakers:Andrew Stunell Developing aLibDemfuture forparishand Democracy inAction Town andParishCouncils–Local Councillors Association ofLiberalDemocrat Campanile, Picasso1 Ross Martin. Caroline MPand Pidgeon,MikeThornton for jobsandgrowth. Speakers toinclude trams havethepotentialtobeacatalyst Group fringemeetingwilldiscuss how The AllPartyParliamentaryLightRail Trams -Acatalyst forJobsandGrowth Light RailGroup Transport Hub –AllPartyParliamentary Campanile, Monet1&2 Note: thiseventendsat19.45 Clark, Leaderwriter, theGuardian. Research Director, Demos.Chair:Tom Relations, IPSE;DuncanO’Leary, McVicker, Director ofPolicy& External Redruth andHayle(invited);Simon Julia Goldsworthy, PPCforCamborne, Speakers: Jeremy Browne MP(invited); future ofwork? Going italone:Isself-employmentthe Demos andIPSE Campanile, Picasso3 freedom ofmovementforLibDems. experts andbusinessontheimportance of A discussionwithparliamentarians, policy Dem redlinein2015? Should freedomofmovementbeaLib Voice Migration MattersTrust andLibDem

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Monday Fringe Monday early evening 18.15–19.15

Police Federation Constables Stonewall and LGBT+ Liberal Constables – The Frontline of Policing Democrats Guest Speakers: Baroness Harris, What do LGBT voters want? Baroness Ludford, Baroness Hamwee, A conversation about how to respond Lord Paddick, Lord Marks, others tbc. to the key priorities for LGBT voters Note: this event ends at 20.00 in the run up to the General Election. The Glasgow Hilton, Dee – Room 10 With Ed Fordham, Chair, LGBT+ Liberal Democrats, and Ruth Hunt, Acting Chief The Royal Society Executive, Stonewall. Can everyone do science and maths? Note: this event ends at 20.00 Our Vision sets out a roadmap for radically The Lorne Hotel, The Lorne Suite transforming our education systems over the next 20 years to equip young people with the skills they need. Join us to discuss how we go from here to there. Note: this event ends at 19.30 Glasgow Science Centre, Tower Futures Gallery

Fringe Monday mid evening 19.45–21.00

The Royal British Legion manager, General Motors UK; Jacqui Gale, Building a better future for our Armed CEO, EMEA, Crabtree & Evelyn; Danny Forces community Alexander MP, Chief Secretary, Treasury Sir Bob Russell, MP for Colchester, will (invited). give a keynote speech at the official launch SECC, Boisdale 1 of The Royal British Legion’s 2015 General Election Manifesto. CentreForum and National Citizen

Monday Note: this event starts at 20.00 Service SECC, Alsh 2 Building wellbeing, confidence and resilience in our young people What needs to be done? Speakers: The Guardian and General Motors UK, Norman Lamb MP; Michael Lynas, CEO, The British Retail Consortium, Tata National Citizen Service; MP. Steel Chair: Miranda Green. UK business rates: fair and fit for the SECC, Boisdale 2 future? Guardian chair tba. Mike Cherry, national policy chairman, Federation of Small Businesses; Andy Pickford, director property, Tata Steel; Julian Lyon, real estate

74 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 leader inLiverpool,andAlexandra Jones, Cllr Richard Kemp,LiberalDemocrat Join Lord Stoneham,BISspokesperson, Democrats winincities2015? Urban battlegrounds:howcan theLiberal Voice Centre forCitiesandLiberalDemocrat Global DevelopmentHub SECC, from poverty. 2015 andbeyondtocreate aworldfree sector leadersandpoliticianswilldoin Joinustohearabout what government. development apriorityforthenextUK Together, wewanttomakesustainable The InternationalDevelopmentReception Bond SECC, Dochart2 policy manifesto.Keynotespeakertbc. A reception tolaunchUNA-UK’s foreign Can Britainstillcutitontheworldstage? UK) United NationsAssociation-UK(UNA- SECC, Dochart1 and Lord JohnShipey. Speakers are theRtHonSir AlanBeithMP it foryou NE England:What’s initforus;What’s in ANEC /NECCNWG SECC, Carron 2 UK’s EUrelationship? lines beforapossiblerenegotiation ofthe agenda. Whatshoulditsprioritiesandred in anyfuture government’s EUreform The LiberalDemocratsmayplaykingmaker Priorities onEurope Negotiating Reform–LiberalDemocrat Institute ofDirectors andOpenEurope Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. Fringe Mondaymidevening19.45–21.00

Crowne Plaza,Barra future ofliberalism. Election Team, todiscussthemeaningand Ashdown, Chairofthe2015General ResPublica’s PhillipBlondhostsPaddy PaddyAshdown In ConversationWith... ResPublica SECC, Ness Hutton. audacious nationalgoals?Chair:Will will suffer. IsBritainready tosupport innovation, boththeeconomyandsociety Britain becomesmore agile andeffective at Britain’s ManifestoforGrowth. Unless We willofficially launchourownmanifesto: Finance andInnovation Britain’s ManifestoforGrowth!Ownership, Big InnovationCentre SECC, Morar the future. in 2015,andimprove urbaneconomiesin how LiberalDemocratscanwininUKcities Centre forCities’chiefexecutive,todebate Crowne Plaza,Castle1 Commentator andAnalyst. Royal CollegeofGPs;RoyLilley, Health Minister; DrMaureen Baker, Chair, Rt HonNormanLambMP, Care Chair: Baroness SalBrinton.Speakers: solve thegeneralpracticeaccesscrisis? Why arewewaiting:Canpoliticians Practitioners Royal CollegeofGeneral 75

Monday Fringe Monday mid evening 19.45–21.00

Barnardo’s Prospect Trade Union On the outside: supporting children with a Raising our Sights, Realising the Potential parent in prison of a More Diverse STEM Workforce Speakers: Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP, A discussion about how to make the Justice and Civil Liberties Minister, and science & technology workforce more Javed Khan, Barnardo’s Chief Executive. A diverse. Guest speakers Vince Cable MP; hot evening meal will be served. Julian Huppert MP (Chair); Mike Clancy, Note: this event starts at 20.00 General Secretary, Prospect; Sarah Main, Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 Director of CASE; Dr Anna Zecharia, from Science GRRL. Holocaust Educational Trust Crowne Plaza, Staffa Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich MBE shares her testimony Liberal Democrat Women Holocaust survivor Mala Tribich MBE Time to make a bid at the Lib Dem Women shares her testimony and talks about Annual Auction! life with Baroness Grender of Kingston Lib Dem Women invite you to our Grand upon Thames. With introduction from Rt. Auction with star auctioneer Don Foster Hon Simon Hughes, Minister of State for MP. A rare opportunity to bid for money- Justice. usually-can’t buy experiences and other Crowne Plaza, Hebrides interesting items. Pre-event bids accepted at the LDW Stand F7. Liberal Youth Campanile, Picasso 2 All Work No Pay: Internships and Social Mobility (featuring InternAware) Demos, City & Guilds and The Join us: Chris Hares, InternAware, key Parliamentary Academy MPs, Alex Smethurst, Layla Moran and Drinks reception with special guests others, to discuss unpaid internships. Are Demos, City & Guilds and The we taking our young people for granted Parliamentary Academy are hosting an and what more should be done to ensure evening drinks reception with special

Monday young people are given a fair chance? guests. By invitation only: please email Crowne Plaza, Jura [email protected] to request a place. CoVi (Common Vision) and Locality Note: this event starts at 19.30 THE POLICY FACTOR! Public services Please confirm venue with organisers. should be local by default A judging panel will discuss the policy proposal in relation to the health and social care crisis: Norman Lamb MP (tbc); Baroness Olly Grender (tbc); David Boyle, journalist/author; and Jane Dudman, editor, Guardian Public Leaders Network (tbc). Crowne Plaza, Shuna

76 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Fringe Monday late evening 21.30–23.00

UK Music Energy UK Rockin’ all over the world – celebrating the The Energy Reception UK music industry Drinks reception with food. Join industry Join Danny Alexander MP and special players and policy makers to network and guests at an informal party celebrating the debate at a crucial time for the energy music industry’s contribution to the UK sector. economy, employment and exports. Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 Note: this event ends at 00.00 Crowne Plaza, Argyll 1 Let Britain Fly supported by Cicero Group GovNet Communications Party in the Sky The Race is On! Who’ll be first past the A drinks reception for Let Britain Fly post in 2015? supporters with speakers including: Join distinguished panellists for an evening Iain Anderson, Cicero Group; Baroness of polling, analysis and refreshments. Will Valentine, London First; Mike Cherry, FSB; one party streak clear, or will it be a photo- Simon Walker, IoD; Colin Stanbridge, finish? Chair Lord Archy Kirkwood; Sir London Chamber of Commerce and Robert Worcester, Ipsos MORI; Sir Menzies Industry. Campbell MP; other panellists tbc. Note: this event ends at 00.00 Crowne Plaza, Argyll 2 Club 29

On the outside: what can we do to support children with a parent in prison?

Barnardo’s invites you to join Javed Khan, Barnardo’s Chief Executive, to discuss this important issue. Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP, Justice and Civil Liberties Minister will be introducing the event and setting out the coalition Government’s approach to supporting

these extremely vulnerable children. Monday „ Monday 6th October „ 20.00-21.00 „ Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 A hot evening meal (curry) and refreshments will be served.

Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. 77 CROWNE PLAZA GLASGOW

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78 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Asda Mumdex and the 2015 general election: what will win the women’s vote?

POLICY SHOPPING LIST The Independent’s Steve Richards chairs a discussion about the key issues for the 2015 election, with Jenny Willott MP, Ros Gordon of Liberal Democrat Women, Raise income tax threshold? Asda’s Allan Edwards and Asda mum Marion Hutcheson. Free childcare? Asda’s Mumdex reports have been finding out what thousands of More police on the beat? mums throughout the country think about the issues that matter to them. Join us for a discussion on key policies such as public services, Cut VAT? the economy and political engagement.

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80 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Fringe Tuesday 7th October SECC, Carron 2 marketplace. to buildanddevelopthesocialfunding on thestateofsocialinvestmentandhow the SocialInvestmentBusinesstoreflect Mungo’s Broadway’s Howard Sinclairand Big SocietyCapital’s NickO’Donohoe,St Join SirStephenBubb,NormanLambMP, new marketforthefrontline The SocialInvestmentSummit:Buildinga Social InvestmentBusiness ACEVO andBigSocietyCapitalthe SECC, Boisdale2 Clement-Jones. and Wales; Lord Razzall.Chair:Lord Caplen, President, LawSociety ofEngland Sir MenziesCampbellQCMP;Andrew services havetoplay?Speakers:RtHon What role dolegalandprofessional recovery Supporting Britain’s globaleconomic CentreForum andTheLaw Society SECC, Alsh2 Reform. Associate fellowattheCentre forEuropean from Greenpeace, andStephenTindale, Magazine, DrDougParr, ChiefScientist Managing EditorofTheParliament Speakers include:chairBrianJohnson, market work? Single Market:makingtheinternalenergy European Commission Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. Fringe Tuesday 08.00–09.00 morning

SECC, Katrine Centre forSocialJustice(chair). Unit; AlexBurghart,Director ofPolicy, The Director, Reduction GlasgowViolence for CrimePrevention; Karyn McCluskey, Speakers: NormanBakerMP, Minister finding solutions Girls andGangs:Exposingtheproblem, Barrow Cadbury The Centre forSocialJustice with SECC, Etive (invited). Maddock; Lord Shipleyof Gosforth Energy ActionScotland;Baroness Executive, NEA;NormanKerr, Director, Speakers: JennySaundersOBE,Chief Chair: RtHonSirMalcolmBruceMP. all A lowcarbon,affordableenergypolicyfor Action Scotland National EnergyActionand SECC, Morar people. Speaker:DavidLawsMP (invited). employable andentrepreneurial young 14–16, isfitforpurposeinproducing curriculum, particularlyforpeopleaged participants willdebatewhetherthe demand from oureducationsystem, Focusing ontheskillsthatemployers pupils forthe21stcentury.” Discuss “The schoolcurriculumdoesnotprepare Group NIACE, AssociationofCollegesand157

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The Work Foundation and Impetus – Centre for London / Barrow Cadbury Private Equity Foundation Generation Gap: Police and Young People More than a job – creating career in Britain’s Changing Cities opportunities for young people How do urban police forces interact What would constitute a good youth labour with young people across the UK? With market? With Tim Farron MP, President Stephen Greenhalgh, London’s Deputy Liberal Democrat Party (invited), Lizzie Mayor for Policing; Karyn McCluskey, Crowley, Head of Youth Unemployment Director, Violence Reduction Unit; Programmes, The Work Foundation, Susan McVie, Professor of Criminology, Kevin Munday, Investment Director, ; Ben Rogers, Director, Centre ThinkForward, Impetus, Private Equity for London. Foundation. Crowne Plaza, Jura SECC, Ness Greener Journeys and Transport Times Asda and Liberal Democrat Women Living longer: how will we keep Britain Asda Mumdex and the 2015 election: what moving? will win the women’s vote? Baroness Kramer MP, Minister of State Join us to discuss which issues will matter for Transport; Prof David Begg, Chief to women, and complete your shopping Executive, Transport Times (Chair); Claire list of policies; with the Independent’s Haigh, Chief Executive Greener Journeys; Steve Richards, Jenny Willott MP, Ros Giles Fearnley, Managing Director UK Bus, Gordon of Liberal Democrat Women, FirstGroup Plc. Asda’s Allan Edwards and an Asda mum. Campanile, Picasso 2 Crowne Plaza, Barra Demos The future of residential care: The findings Reform and Legal & General of the Demos commission Prudence and growth: the contribution Speakers: Paul Burstow MP; Cllr Tim of the insurance industry to Parliament’s Brett, PPC for North East Fife; Clare priorities Pelham, Chief Executive, Leonard Cheshire Rt Hon Steve Webb MP, Minister of State Disability. Chair: Claudia Wood, Chief for Pensions. Executive, Demos. Crowne Plaza, Castle 1 Campanile, Monet 1 & 2

The Society of Motor Manufacturers Liberal Democrat Christian Forum and Traders (SMMT) Prayer Breakfast Tuesday UK Automotive: 2015 Manifesto Priorities Join us for breakfast and a thought for Breakfast roundtable discussion. Chaired the day from Tim Farron MP, followed by Mike Hawes, Chief Executive, SMMT. by led prayers. The AGM will take place Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 immediately after. Note: this event starts at 07.45 Kinning Park Parish Church, Church Hall

82 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Laing, Chair, Associationof Business business support,featuringProf. Angus as localagentsofeconomicgrowth and Exploring howbusinessschools canact Economic Growth Supporting SmallBusinessesand Local Association ofBusinessSchools Crowne Plaza,Barra Warrell, Publicpolicycorrespondent, FT. Hillman, ChiefExecutive,HEPI;Helen Communications, SuttonTrust; Nick Director,Connor Ryan, Research and State forBusiness,Innovation&Skills; CableMP,Speakers: Vince Secretary of Chair: EmranMian,Director, SMF. strong foundationforthefuture? Has theCoalitiongivenuniversitiesa Sutton Trust Social MarketFoundationandthe SECC, Boisdale2 Papworth, CentreForum. Secretary totheTreasury. Chair:Tom Speaker: DannyAlexanderMP, Chief The futureeconomy:growthbeyond2015 CentreForum andBarclays SECC, Alsh1 authorities. in lightofthenewpowersgiventolocal discuss therole ofhousing association Statesman andapanelofexpertsto joinstheNew and LocalGovernment, Under Secretary ofStatefor Communities MP,Stephen Williams Parliamentary councils? housing associationsthreatenedby Big, badanddangeroustoknow?Are Housing The NewStatesmanandCatalyst Stronger Economy. Fairer Society.

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Campanile, Picasso1 Government. localism indeliveringactionbynational congestion. We willconsider therole of improve ourhealth,theeconomy andcut making walkingsaferandeasiercan and London2012wewilldiscusshow Following thesuccessofGlasgow2014 health andhighstreets? Beyond 2014?Canlocalismsaveour Transport Hub –LivingStreets Crowne Plaza,Castle3 businesses. business schoolrepresentatives andsmall FSB; guestLibDemspokesperson; Schools; GraemeFisher, HeadofPolicy, Monte Carlo1 more information. only. [email protected] for London’s Housingissues.Byinvitation London toaprivatebreakfast briefingon Prospective Parliamentary Candidates’in L&Q andtheLGAare delighted toinvite briefing onHousinginLondon Candidates’ Prospective Parliamentary L&Q andtheLGA Blythswood Square Hotel See Agendafordetailsofall sessions Work andPensionswithSteveWebb Party Matters–membersonly 16.30–17.30, SECC,Carron 1 15.00–16.00, SECC,Carron 1 11.30–12.30, SECC,Carron 1 with Tim Farron & Tim Gordon Farron &Tim with Tim Education withDavidLaws Ministerial Q&Asessions

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New Statesman in partnership with CentreForum and Aviva Prison Officers Association, NAPO and Ethical Capitalism: embedding G4S sustainability and social conscience into What next for the criminal justice system? the markets Rt Hon Simon Hughes MP, Minister of Speakers: Martin Horwood MP; Lord State for Justice and Civil Liberties, joins Newby; Steve Waygood, Head of the New Statesman and a panel of experts Sustainability Research, Aviva. Chair: Beth to debate the opportunities and challenges Rigby, (inv). facing the criminal justice system. SECC, Boisdale 2 SECC, Alsh 1 Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Property in Politics The Liberal Democrats’ vision for Rail Join the conversation between politicians The Rail Delivery Group hosts a discussion and industry about the role Property can between Baroness Kramer, Minister of play as a driver for economic growth and State for Transport and Michael Roberts, building better communities. Director General, RDG, to explore the SECC, Carron 1 Liberal Democrat’s vision and priorities for rail. Note: this event starts at 13.15 The King’s Fund, NHS Confederation SECC, Alsh 2 and the Local Government Association The Health and Care Debate – priorities for the next government The Guardian in partnership with Moat Speakers: Norman Lamb MP; Michael and One Housing Group White, The Guardian (Chair); Rob Ending housing need: can social exist Webster, CEO, NHS Confederation; without commercial? Richard Humphries, Assistant Director of Chair: David Brindle, public services editor, Policy, The King’s Fund; Cllr Katie Hall, the Guardian. Elizabeth Austerberry, chief Community Wellbeing Board, LGA. executive, Moat; Mick Sweeney, group SECC, Carron 2 chief executive, One Housing Group; Stephen Williams MP, parliamentary under secretary of state for communities and Circle Housing local government. In-work poverty – what are the solutions to

Tuesday SECC, Boisdale 1 develop sustainable financial resilience? Mike Ward, Executive Director (Property), Circle Housing; Nigel Keohane, Research Director, Social Market Foundation; Mike Thornton, MP for Eastleigh, Member of the Work and Pensions Select Committee, (invited). SECC, Dochart 1

84 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 SECC, Leven announced. Director, IFS(tbc);furtherspeakerstobe Children’s Society(tbc);PaulJohnson, (tbc); MatthewReed,ChiefExecutive,the MP, MinisterofStateforCabinetOffice Director, SMF. Speakers:DavidLaws Chair: DrNigelKeohane,Research economic credibilitypost-2015 Striking thebalancebetweenfairnessand Financial Social MarketFoundationandProvident SECC, Etive The Centre forSocialJustice (chair). Scope; AlexBurghart,Director ofPolicy, Pensions; Richard Hawkes, ChiefExecutive, Speakers: SteveWebb MP, Ministerfor employment gap A Work inProgress:Halvingthedisability Scope The Centre forSocialJusticewith Stronger Economy. Fairer Society.

SECC, Morar from LGALibDemGroup. Child PovertyActionGroup; speaker Social LiberalForum;AlisonGarnham, Tall, LibDemVoice; Kelly-MarieBlundell, MP;Stephen Speakers: MikeThornton What doLibDemswantfromwelfare? Child PovertyActionGroup Fringe Tuesday lunchtime13.00–14.00

SECC, Ness Society ofBiology. Engineers, RoyalSocietyofChemistry, society. Speakers: InstitutionofChemical creation, socialequalityand ahealthy to achievingeconomicgrowth, job for investmentinscienceascentral Panel discussionmakingthecase benefits innovation: ensuringeveryone Creating wealthandjobsfromscience Science Council Crowne Plaza,Argyll1 constituency willfare. chairs. Comealongandseehowyour Ghose, ChiefExecutiveoftheERS, Farron MPallweighingin.Katie and Tim Iain DaleofLBC,PeterKellnerYouGov, A 2015generalelectionprediction. With seat How theLibDemswilldoin2015,seatby Electoral ReformSociety Crowne Plaza,Argyll3 Further speakerstobeconfirmed. Senior PartnerforScotland,Deloitte. & SocialPolicy, PolicyExchange;IanStelle, Speakers: RuthPorter, HeadofEconomic growth, entrepreneurialeconomy? How canwemakeBritainadynamic,fast Policy ExchangeandDeloitte Crowne Plaza,Argyll2 needed totransformpublicservices. andtheactions the nextgovernment Forum todiscussthefirst100daysof Chris WhiteandStephenLeeofCentre Alexander MP, PaulBurstowMP, Cllr Join MayorDorothyDanny Thornhill, government The first100daysofthenext Association Local Government

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welfare to the public, as well as looking British Psychological Society, Sense at the League Against Cruel Sport’s key About Science, Alliance for Useful policy asks approaching the General Evidence, NatCen Election. Speakers: Joe Duckworth, Reducing Crime – How do we know Chief Executive of the League; Baroness what really works? Parminter. Join the debate in exploring how Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 research evidence is used in policy- making, the debate will consider crime APPG on Migration policy and the barriers to the better How can Liberal immigration policies be use of high-quality evidence, as well as delivered? questioning what really works in reducing Vicky Pryce; Sir Andrew Stunell MP; crime. Ibrahim Taguri, PPC, Brent Central; Crowne Plaza, Barra Margaret Burton, Ernst & Young; Ruth Grove-White, Migrants’ Rights Network. pteg Crowne Plaza, Hebrides Urban transport question time – What do the voters want ? Chair: Lord Shipley. Speakers: Baroness Sustainable Energy Association and Kramer, Minister of State for Transport, PRASEG with Green Liberal Democrats Phil Matthews, Chair, Transform Scotland, sponsored by Baxi Councillor Helen Flynn, Parliamentary ‘Sustainable Energy Manifesto: affordable Spokesperson for Harrogate & route to a low carbon, secure energy Knaresborough, David Brown, Chair, pteg. future’ Crowne Plaza, Castle 1 Chair: Baroness Maddock, Secretary, PRASEG. Speakers: Dave Sowden, CEO, Sustainable Energy Association; Age UK Trevor Hutchings, Director of UK and EU A health service fit for ageing Britain: Advocacy, WWF UK; Andrew Keating, How do we get there? Marketing Director for UK and Ireland, Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, Minister of Baxi. State for Care and Support; Caroline Crowne Plaza, Jura Abrahams, Charity Director, Age UK; Nigel Edwards, Chief Executive, The ResPublica Nuffield Trust; Tom Mludzinski, Head The Future of England’s Core Cities: Public of Political Polling, ComRes; James sector reform and economic growth Tuesday Kempton, Associate Director, Centre Join ResPublica and Core Cities for a Forum. panel discussion with Stephen Williams Crowne Plaza, Castle 2 MP, Minister for Communities and Local Government, and Tessa Munt MP, PPS League Against Cruel Sports to the Secretary of State for Business, Do animals matter? Are there votes in Innovation and Skills (invited). animal welfare? Crowne Plaza, Shuna A debate on the importance of animal

86 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Passenger Duty. Incentivisingsustainable liberalisation.LowerAir New runways.Visa the GlobalRace? Trade, tourism, aviation–isBritainwinning Operators Association Transport Hub –ABTA andAirport Crowne Plaza,Staffa Thomson, ChiefExecutive,Localis(Chair). Land Securities(confirmed);Alex of Watford (confirmed);DuncanBonfield, Mayor DorothyElected Thornhill, Business, InnovationandSkills(confirmed); CableMP,Vince Secretary ofStatefor Panel debatewithspeakers:RtHon housing crisis? Are GardenCitiesthelocalistanswerto Securities Localis inpartnershipwithLand Stronger Economy. Fairer Society.

Fringe Tuesday lunchtime13.00–14.00 Refreshments willbeserved Cllr Kat ie Hall,Community Wellbeing Board, LGA Richard Humphries,Assistant Director of Policy, TheKing’sFund Rob Webster, CEO,NHS Confederation Michael White,TheGuardian (Chair) Norman LambMP Speakers: Tuesday 7October, 13.00-14.00,Carron 2,SECC (secure zone) health andcare system, sowhat changesare needed? after thegeneral electionto confront thechallengesfacing The next government will have asmallwindow of opportunity –priorities for Debate the Care government next and Health The

Campanile, Picasso3 Education SelectCommitteemember. David Ward, MPBradford East,Commons QuilliamFoundation.Chair: & Kilburn, Affairs; MaajidNawaz,PPC Hampstead Humanist AssociationHeadofPublic PavanDhaliwal,British our schools?With Are ‘Britishvalues’really underthreat in Education: theTrojan HorseControversy Democrats Humanist &SecularistLiberal

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New Statesman in partnership with Charities Aid Foundation and Crop Protection Association Association of Chief Executives of Is food-security in danger unless we Voluntary Organisations change attitudes to technology and The Civil Society Rally: launching the Yellow innovation? Book of the Voluntary Sector Roger Williams MP joins the New Join us at Conference’s largest civil Statesman and a panel to discuss the society event to launch The Yellow Book relationship between the public’s attitude of the Voluntary Sector. CAF and ACEVO to innovation in agriculture and food asked prominent Liberal Democrat security in the UK and worldwide. Followed parliamentarians and commentators for by drinks and nibbles. their take on the future of the UK’s charities SECC, Alsh 1 and social enterprises. SECC, Carron 1 CBI and KPMG CBI / KPMG: The business vision for ResPublica Britain: tackling the big challenges Devo-Max for Manchester: How to deliver Join us to hear the business community’s the public services we need vision for growth, jobs and prosperity in the Join ResPublica for a panel discussion next parliament – and to share your views with Rt Hon Norman Lamb MP, Minister on the major economic issues facing the for Care and Support, Stephen Williams country. MP, Minister for Communities and Local SECC, Alsh 2 Government, and John Pugh MP, Member, Public Accounts Committee. Guardian with Siemens, National Grid, SECC, Carron 2 The Crown Estate, ENA, NIA, IET, IMechE Chartered Institute of Taxation and The Big Energy Debate Institute for Fiscal Studies Damian Carrington, Guardian; Ed Davey Balancing the Books ? tax and spending MP, energy and climate change; Janine choices in the next Parliament Freeman, UK/EU public affairs, National Paul Johnson, Director, IFS; and Anne Grid; Clark MacFarlane, MD, Siemens UK Fairpo, President, CIOT; set out the Wind Power Offshore; Frank Mitchell, CEO, UK fiscal position and are joined by Scottish Power Energy Networks; Huub de a senior Liberal Democrat figure to Rooijen, offshore wind, The Crown Estate. discuss economic challenges facing SECC, Boisdale 1 policy-makers over the next parliament.

Tuesday Eminent Scottish Journalist Bill Jamieson chairs. CentreForum SECC, Dochart 1 Good health, good business: the case for investing in employees’ wellbeing Speakers: Paul Burstow MP and others. Chair: Professor Stephen Lee, CentreForum. SECC, Boisdale 2

88 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 Operation Black Vote, andPhilBennion, Migrant RightsNetwork,Simon Woolley, with Baroness MeralEce,DonFlynn, Panel discussionchaired byIssanGhazni about RacismandXenophobia What aretheLiberalDemocrats doing Ethnic MinorityLiberalDemocrats SECC, Morar and HousingBoard, DrCarr-West, LGiU. MP, CllrKeithHouse,LGAEnvironment Stephen Williams climate change?With shifting demographicsandtheeffects of challenges suchasthehousingcrisis, Do ourcitiesholdthekeytosolvingpolicy change changing demographicsandclimate City Solutions:Solvingthehousingcrisis, Royal InstituteofBritishArchitects SECC, Leven by Clifford ChanceandCitigroup. Director, BusinessNewEurope. Sponsored Affairs, Citigroup; AlisdairMcIntosh, Managing Director, HeadofGovernment Editor, Telegraph Group; AlanHoumann, Business Secretary; Allister Heath,Deputy CableMP, theparticipationof:Vince With deliver growthandjobs? EUreforms Can BritainleadinEurope?Will Britain –Centre forEuropean Reform Business forNewEurope –Businessfor SECC, Dochart2 & SocialPolicy, PolicyExchange. Steve Hughes,DeputyHeadofEconomic BBC. Speakers:Jeremy Browne MP; Chair: KamalAhmed,BusinessEditor, win theglobalrace? How canUKPlcinnovatetohelpBritain Policy ExchangeandTesco Stronger Economy. Fairer Society. Fringe Tuesday earlyevening18.15–19.15

Crowne Plaza,Castle1 the nextParliament? Liberal Democratschampionthisissuein developing countrieseveryyear. the Will which stillcostsbillionstotheUKand of allpartyaffiliations abouttaxdodging There isincreasing angeracross voters Top inElection2015? Tackling Tax Avoidance: TheRacetothe ActionAid UK,ChristianAid,OxfamUK Crowne Plaza,Barra seen. entrepreneurial generationtheUKhasever can besupportedtobecomethemost decision makers,lookingathowthey chance toasktheirquestionspolitical Young entrepreneurs willhavethe The StudentEntrepreneur’s QuestionTime NACUE andSantander Crowne Plaza,Argyll1 White, TheGuardian. Janice Turner, SLFCouncil.Chair:Michael O’Grady, General Secretary, TUC;and Chief Secretary oftheTreasury; Frances Speakers: RtHonDannyAlexander, an agendaforthenextParliament Raising livingstandardsforworkingpeople: Social LiberalForumandtheTUC Crowne Plaza,Castle2 Democrat parliamentarians. from thecreative industries andLiberal Speakers willincludeseniorfigures in buildingacreativenation UK 2020:Theroleofintellectual property Creative CoalitionCampaign SECC, Ness intolerance. Party cancombatracismandgrowing on theriseofUKIPandexploringhow

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Transport Times will increase. The FTA fringe meeting will Beyond HS2: What next for rail? consider the barriers to securing and Baroness Kramer MP, Minister of State retaining quality employees, and what for Transport; Prof David Begg, Chief businesses and Government can do to Executive, Transport Times (Chair); Steve overcome them. Scrimshaw, Managing Director, Siemens Campanile, Picasso 1 Rail Systems; Alistair Gordon, CEO, Keolis UK. Liberal Democrats for Peace and Crowne Plaza, Castle 3 Security Rethink Trident: The 2015 Manifesto ResPublica Debate Restoring the Welfare State: The Liberal Have we got it right yet? Contingency Democrat vision for welfare Posture or no Trident? What will the Join ResPublica for a panel discussion with manifesto say? What will we want in post- Steve Webb MP, Minister for Pensions. General-Election negotiations? Dr Kate Crowne Plaza, Jura Hudson, CND General Secretary, Kelly- Marie Blundell, PPC Guildford. FE Week (in partnership with OCR) Campanile, Picasso 2 What should Lib Dems further education and skills Manifesto promise? Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association Join education leaders and Lib Dem Europe: The End? Or ‘the End of the MPs for a panel discussion focusing Beginning’? on further education and skills – from A wide ranging and highly topical apprenticeships to free meals, to UTCs discussion about the political and qualification reform. consequences and legal implications of Crowne Plaza, Shuna May European Elections. See the LDLA brochure (from LDLA stand) for details of Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance / National speakers. Chair: Graham Colley, LDLA. Federation of Retail Newsagents Campanile, Picasso 3 Safer Shopkeeping: Combatting Violence and Abuse of Independent Retailers Women’s Freelance Network The event will discuss the extent of the Are women leading the way with self- threat to independent retailers; what can employment? be done to deal with abuse and crime The number of those choosing to become against retailers and their stores; and what self-employed is consistently rising and support the government can give. women are leading the way. The Women’s Tuesday Crowne Plaza, Staffa Freelance Network brings inspiring female independent professionals together to Transport Hub – Freight Transport discuss how politicians can support them Association further. Speaker Lorely Burt MP (invited) . Transforming Transport becoming the Note: this event starts at 18.30 sector of choice for future employees and ends at 20.30 As the Economic recovery gathers pace, CitizenM Hotel, Screening Room demand for highly skilled transport staff

90 Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference Directory 2014 The GlasgowHilton,Dee–Room10 Note: thiseventendsat20.00 Ford MLA,otherstbc. Guest speakers:Baroness Harris,David CHAMP’s NorthernIrelandReception CHAMP SECC, Dochart2 SCIAF; Businessrepresentative. CableMP(invited); RepresentativeVince of CorporateAccountability.International Dr Horwood MP, Vice-Chair, APPGon and humanrightsagenda.Chair:Martin and future opportunitiesonthebusiness A paneldiscussiononprogress to-date Cause Business andHumanRights:ALiberal (CORE) Corporate ResponsibilityCoalition SECC, Dochart1 (invited). Minister ofStateforCare andSupport CIO, cloudBuy, andNormanLambMP, Speakers: RonaldDuncan,Chairman& Delivering theCareAct cloudBuy SECC, Carron 1 Sustainability Network. YouGov; and DuncanBrack,Liberal Nussbaum, WWF-UK;PeterKellner, Secretary totheTreasury (invited);David Rt HonDannyAlexanderMP, Chief Chair: Baroness KateParminter. Speakers: vote in2015?’ ‘Can theLiberalDemocratswingreen Network WWF andtheLiberalSustainability Stronger Economy. Fairer Society.

Fringe Tuesday earlyevening18.15–19.15 Fringe Tuesday midevening19.45–21.00

Crowne Plaza,Castle1 speeches atthisinformaldrinksreception. and ClimateChange,willgivethekeynote Liberal DemocratSpokespersonforEnergy andLordLocal Government, Teverson, Secretary ofStateforCommunitiesand MP,Stephen Williams ParliamentaryUnder Dixon sponsors: KnaufInsulationandWillmott Homes FitfortheFuturereception, Alliance Revolution, EnergySavingTrust, Green UK Green BuildingCouncil, EnergyBill Crowne Plaza,Barra Committee. with JohnThursoMP, Member, Treasury Finance Associationforapaneldiscussion Join ResPublicaandtheConsumer climb thecreditladder? How canpaydaylendinghelpborrowers ResPublica

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Mind to stay in the UK by the time of this Fringe. Mental health: Everything you need to Whatever the result, we will be examining know (but were afraid to ask) a more regional-centric Europe, with Supporting constituents with mental speakers from Catalonia, Scotland and health problems and creating a mentally elsewhere. healthy community are some of the biggest Crowne Plaza, Shuna challenges an MP faces. Join Paul Burstow MP and our expert panel as they share National Union of Teachers experiences, and answer your questions NUT Fish & Chips Supper Reception on mental health. Numbers strictly limited. One ticket per Crowne Plaza, Castle 2 person. Please collect invitations from NUT stand number C4. Liberal International (British Group) and Note: this event starts at 19.30 European Liberal Democrat Group and ends at 21.30 Europe of the Regions and the Demise of Hilton Glasgow, the Nation State Ballroom 1 & 2 Scotland will have voted on whether or not

Fringe Tuesday late evening 21.30–23.00

Citizens Advice 75th birthday party: Advice for the future Glee Club Join Citizens Advice and our special guest speakers, to raise a toast to the work of Where? Argyll 1, Crowne Plaza the Citizens Advice service which has When? Tuesday 7th October, been making society better for 75 years. 22.00 to 02.00 Refreshments and birthday cake will be served. Supported by HSBC. Join us for the ultimate end-of- conference celebration! Crowne Plaza, Castle 1 & 2 Cash bar. Special bar prices: sustainability hub, Mitsubishi Electric Bottle of beer £3.75 and the Green Liberal Democrats Free post mix mixer with any spirit sustainability hub low carbon economy bought reception 175ml glass of house wine £4.25 Speakers: Rt Hon Edward Davey MP, Pint of Beer £3.55

Tuesday Secretary of State, DECC; Martin Fahey, Soft drinks £1.50 Sustainable Solutions Manager, Mitsubishi Electric; Dave Sowden, CEO, Sustainable Pick up your copy of the Liberator Energy Association; Simon Oliver, Chair, Songbook and come and ‘raise the Green Liberal Democrats. roof’! Crowne Plaza, Staffa & Shuna

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Fringe Wednesday morning 08.00–09.00

ResPublica Prospect Magazine supported by Co- Facilitating Competition and New Entrants operative Energy into the UK’s Energy Markets Beyond 2015: How green can Britain be Join ResPublica and Statnett for a panel given its energy challenges? discussion with Rt Hon Ed Davey MP, Energy policy breakfast with Stephen Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Lloyd MP, PPS to Ed Davey MP; Lord Change, and Sir Robert Smith, Member, Teverson, Co-chair of the Liberal Democrat Energy Select Committee. Parliamentary Party Committee on SECC, Carron 2 Climate Change; Bronwen Maddox, Editor, Prospect (Chair); Ramsay Dunning, General Manager, Co-operative Energy. SECC, Ness

Fringe Wednesday morning 09.30–10.30

CentreForum and Webb Memorial Trust and thinking. Speakers include: Jenny What can business do to reduce child Willott MP; Patrick McGuire, Thompsons, poverty and increase social mobility? Solicitors; Richard Messingham, Law Speakers: Deborah Hargreaves, CEO, Society; Adam Cain, LDLA. Chair: Graham High Pay Centre; Alan Milburn, Chair, Colley, LDLA. Social Mobility and Poverty Commission; SECC, Katrine Lord Shipley. Chair: Mike Parker, Webb Memorial Trust. CentreForum and Smart Energy GB SECC, Boisdale 2 The Energy Breakfast Hear from the Secretary of State as he ResPublica discusses the current energy landscape From HS2 to HS3: A high speed route to and the role smart meters will play in future re-balance Britain? national energy policy. Speakers: Edward Join ResPublica for a panel discussion with Davey MP; Sacha Deshmukh, Chief Baroness Kramer, Minister for Transport, Executive, Smart Energy GB. and Joe Anderson, Mayor of Liverpool. Crowne Plaza, Barra SECC, Dochart 2 Ministerial Q&A sessions DEFRA with Liberal Democrat Lawyers Association Dan Rogerson & Kate Parminter What’s New in Employment Law? 09.30–10.30, SECC, Carron 1 The essential Employment Update: Transport with Susan Kramer Tribunal Fees, Zero Hours Contracts, Injury 11.00–12.00, SECC, Carron 1 at work. Catch up with the latest issues

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