Whip

  • Date 2022-07-25

General Definition: The final speech for each side in a British Parliamentary debate.

  • Public Forum: Not used in PF, where the final speech is called “Final Focus“.
  • World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, where the final speech is typically called “Reply“.
  • British Parliamentary: In BP, whip speeches consist of a high-level overview of the round and summarization of key points of clash between all teams with an emphasis on the novelty and importance of your partner’s extension argument. Ideally, whip speeches are organized around two to three thematic questions, such as “which side best helps the vulnerable”.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Not used in CNDF, where the final speech is called “Summary“.