Global political issues and developments in the parliamentary system are analyzed in conference debates among leading Parliamentarians representing Parliaments and Legislatures throughout the Commonwealth. These plenary conferences were biennial from 1948 to 1959 and annual since 1961. The conference will be held in Kenya in 2010.  A summary of the main views expressed in conference debates is sent to Members, Commonwealth governments and international agencies. The conference period also encompasses meetings of the General Assembly, the Executive Committee, Small Branches Members, CWP and parliamentary Clerks and Secretaries.