Written questions

General Election 2024: Older People and Young People

Lords · Question HL437 · Tabled 29 Jul 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record

Answered 9 Aug 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Rennard

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the proportion of (1) 18-25 year-olds and (2) those over the age of 65, who were both eligible and registered to vote on the date of this year’s general election.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 9 Aug 2024

This Government believes that more can and should be done to improve voter registration and is currently exploring the best ways of achieving this. We were clear in our manifesto that we will encourage participation in our democracy and improve voter regi...