Civic Dignitaries and Members: Age
Commons · Question 5416 · Tabled 11 Sep 2024 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by David Simmonds
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 5 September 2024 to Question 2313 on Members: Age, whether she plans to lower the candidacy age to 16 for (a) Members of Parliament, (b) elected Mayors,
Answer
Answered by Alex Norris, 11 Oct 2024
As per the manifesto, the Government is committed to act during this Parliament to give 16- and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all elections, strengthening our democracy, empowering young people to participate and building an informed and empowered ele...