2011 Liberal Democrat conference: What to look out for
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The Liberal Democrats begin their autumn conference in Birmingham on Saturday.
Here is a summary of the main events during the five-day gathering.
SATURDAY
14.30: Conference opens
15.10: Debate on reforms of the House of Lords
15.55: Speech by Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone
16:15: Debate on incapacity benefit assessment tests
18.30: Party rally (speakers include Nick Clegg)
SUNDAY
11.15: Speech by Children's and Families minister Sarah Teather
11.35: Debate on tuition fees for part-time students
12.20: Speech by Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander
14.30: Debate on support for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds
15.30: Q&A on social mobility
16.20: Speech by party President Tim Farron
16.40: Debate on drugs policy
MONDAY
9.30: Debate on phone hacking
10.30: Speech by Edward Davey, Minister for Postal Affairs
10.50: Debate on 'Facing the future' policy agenda
12.20: Speech by Business Secretary Vince Cable
14.30: Debate on violence against women
15.15: Q&A with Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
16.00: Debate on digital economy
17.10: Speech by Transport Minister Norman Baker
TUESDAY
9.40: Debate on blood donations by gay men
10.20: Debate on care for the elderly
11.15: Speech by Pensions Minister Steve Webb
11.35: Q&A on NHS reforms
12.20: Speech by Energy Secretary Chris Huhne
14.30: Debate on green jobs and recovery
15.30: Speech by Communities Minister Andrew Stunell
15.50: Debate on quality of life agenda
WEDNESDAY
9.30: Debate on the Arab Spring
10.15: Speech by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore
10.35: Q&A on foreign policy
11.20: Speech by Kirsty Williams, Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats
11.40: Debate on NHS reforms
15.00: Speech by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg
16:00: Conference closes