A Bill to set up a commission to make arrangements for debates between leaders of political parties during a General Election; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
18 March 2019
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The General Election (Leaders’ Debate) Bill would create a commission to organise debates between party leaders during a general election. It sets out how the debates should be run, who may take part, and related arrangements to support the events.
The bill is at the second reading in the House of Commons. After this, it would undergo detailed scrutiny in committees and further readings before potentially becoming law.
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5 Sept 2017
This Bill has now been withdrawn.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
