§ Mr. MartlewTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State what his plans are for reducing the voting age to 16; and if he will make a statement. [62690]
§ Yvette CooperI have been asked to reply.
We 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.