Policy Development

The main way in which the Welsh Liberal Democrats decide policy is through our members. At our twice annual conferences, we debate a wide range of motions, amendments and policy papers.

Motions can be submitted by local parties, party committees, our youth wing, or groups of 20 Conference Representatives. They are published in advance, and can also be amended by members. Policy Papers and Consultation papers are usually drafted by our Policy Committee, Policy Team or elected representatives.

The Policy Committee is responsible for the development of the party's policy, the preparation and drafting of policy documents and the manifesto, and the appointment of working groups to support developing policy.

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Policy Team

Policy Officer

Our Policy Officer is Morgan Griffith-David.

His duties include

• Leading on the preparation of Party Manifestos for all major elections in Wales
• Responsibility for developing a strategic policy development plan.
• Liaising with Policy Committee and contributes to its smooth and effective running, contributes substantially to policy documents.
• Advises members on motions and amendments, advises Conference Committee on the Agenda.

Policy Researcher

Our Policy Researcher is Amie Jordan.

Amie is working on a project funded by the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust. Her focus is on Inequality, particularly in relation to health and education, and Democratic Reform.

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You can contact Morgan and Amie on their respective e-mail accounts, or via Policy@WelshLibDems.org.uk.

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Current and Past Papers

At present, the Welsh Liberal Democrats are consulting on the following papers.

• Building a Stronger Economy
• The Democratic Deficit
• Local Government Reorganisation

Recent papers that have been approved by Conference

• Putting Pupils First
• Permission to Plan
• Fairness and Freedom in Higher Education
• Future for Further Education
• Powering Wales' Future

Other Reports

• Learning Lessons from the Pupil Development Grant
  Dysgu Gwersi o'r Grant Amddifadedd Disgyblion
• Widening Access to Apprenticeships
• A Concessionary Fare Scheme for Young People in Wales

You can also see our recent manifestos

• Manifesto 2011 - Welsh Assembly Election
• Manifesto 2012 - Local Government Election - Wales Can Do Better