The phrase "allow debate" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to express agreement for someone to express their opinion or points of view on a particular subject. For example, "I'm happy to allow debate on the issue before we come to a conclusion."
(Nevertheless, McConnell was one of twenty-five Republicans who voted with Democrats to allow debate on the amendment).
A written statement had been planned, but the government was under pressure to announce to allow debate and questions.
"Hooters does have an owl inside its logo and uses an owl theme sufficiently to allow debate to occur over the meaning's intent.
But, in a sliver of hope, a majority, 68 senators in all, voted down the obstructionists Thursday — a procedural move that will allow debate.
He also revealed that he defied a "very senior member of the government" before the Iraq war to allow debate on an amendment critical of the invasion.
We're doing this for two reasons: to allow debate around the list; and to provide a new route for books outside the mainstream to be brought into contention.
Without quality research, we allow debates about videogames to be influenced by ideologically-driven sceptics.
Everyday relationships had to be sufficiently robust to allow debates around decisions, conversations with relatives, and discuss treatment options, on an ongoing basis.
In the Senate, all the Republicans but Senator Susan Collins of Maine voted against allowing debate on the Buffett Rule.
It's time to defend the right to be offensive: not allowing debate on campus is dangerous.
Indeed, after sitting down, he joined every other senator in allowing debate on the resolution to continue.
