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
4 May 2021
The bill would create an independent commission to organise debates between party leaders during a general election. It sets out how these debates should be planned and run and includes related provisions to support the process. The overall aim is to provide a clear, fair way for voters to see leaders debate key issues.
The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. After this stage, it would typically proceed to committee stage for detailed scrutiny, followed by further stages in the Lords.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
