Amendments to policy propositions 2004

Two amendments have been submitted by Branches in response to the policy propositions. The Standing Orders Committee has not rejected any amendments.

SRS2 Rule Book Appendix C

That this annual conference, in a special rules session, approves the following alteration to rule under rule 45(b):

In Appendix C insert new standing order 27 as follows: "27 All members of the NEC are bound by collective responsibility for decisions taken by the NEC."

Re-number existing by-law 27 as by-law 28.

Consequentially, in by-law 25 delete "standing orders 1-11 and 13" and insert "standing orders 1-11, 13, and 26-28"

At end of proposed new standing order 27, delete full stop and insert "except in matters of personal conscience."

The Standing Orders Committee has accepted this amendment for inclusion in the agenda.

AP18 Diversity and access on television

That this annual conference notes the demise of BBC's Picture This and 10x10, and Channel 4's Short Stories, as properly funded new directors' slots. It further notes the closure of BBC's Community programmes and Disability programmes units. It instructs the NEC to make representations to all public service broadcasters seeking the preservation of diversity and access for new talent and different voices on television.

After "and 10x10," add "Carlton's Metroland,"

The Standing Orders Committee has accepted this amendment for inclusion in the agenda.