§ Mr. ÖpikTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what steps the Government are taking to increase voter turnout for(a) local elections and (b) general elections among young people; and if he will make a statement. [38970]
§ Mr. George HowarthThe Government are committed to encouraging greater voter participation at elections at all levels and by all sections of society. This is why the Working Party on Electoral Procedures, which I chair, will be examining ways to improve voter turnout, especially among young people.