Lembit öpikTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions if he plans to grant 16-year-olds the vote; and if he will make a statement. [18017]
§ Dr. WhiteheadWe have no plans to propose legislation to lower the voting age. We would, however, welcome a public debate on the issue. It is also open to the Electoral Commission to consider it and make recommendations for future policy.