This List notes opposition day debates in the House of Commons since 2017. Opposition day debates under previous administrations are listed in the spreadsheet which is uploaded as a supporting document. The five tables cover:
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Collective responsibility of ministers - an outline of the issues (266 KB, PDF)
The collective responsibility of ministers – an outline of the issues. House of Commons Library Research Paper 04/82.
A 2016 House of Commons Library Briefing Paper on Collective Responsibility contains updated information on the convention.
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Collective responsibility of ministers - an outline of the issues (266 KB, PDF)
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On 23 September 2020, the House agreed to make the proxy voting scheme permanent, following the Procedure Committee's review of the pilot scheme. It also extended the proxy arrangements for public health reasons relating to the pandemic.
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The Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 creates a five year period between general elections. Early elections may only be held in specified circumstances. The Prime Minister has to make arrangements for a review of the Act between June and November 2020.
