File containing papers relating to SDP annual conferences, divided into files for individual conferences, including:

• inner file: `Torquay' containing papers relating to the conference held at the English Riviera Conference and Leisure Centre, Torquay, 17-20 Sep 1988, including copy of agenda; MS copy of speech made by Dennis W. Blacklock, secretary of the East Cornwall branch, concerning white paper on defence; MS speech notes by David Owen/printed notes of jokes to be inserted into speeches; folder of papers concerning David Owen reception at Torquay including mailing list and some correspondence concerning arrangements; small group of press cuttings
• inner file: `Scarborough' containing papers relating to the conference held at the Spa Conference Centre, Scarborough, 24-27 Sep 1989, including copy of motions, amendments to motions and conference decisions on the motions; memorandum prepared by [Andrew Cooper] concerning suggestions for production of policy papers for Scarborough, 20 Jun 1989; copy of report: `Reviving the centre' by Roger Fox and Ian Wright; correspondence, memoranda etc re practical arrangements, accommodation etc for the conference including booking forms, copies of seating plans etc; transcript of opening speech in the conference debate on the economy made by Professor Robert Skidelsky 26 Sep, discussing social market economy and arguing for joining the European Monetary System; some correspondence and related papers concerning arrangement of fringe meetings, includes list of teams for `David Owen's XI versus SDYS President's XI' cricket match.
• inner file: `Malvern 1990' containing papers relating to arrangements for a conference intended to be held at the Winter Gardens Complex, Malvern, Worcestershire, 8-12 Sep 1990, including draft and copy of leaflet/application form; information relating to accommodation; memoranda of proposed conference budget and timetable for submission of motions; copy correspondence concerning confirmations of future bookings for conference centres for 1991-1993, Nov 1989-Mar 1990

Originally part of reference filing system