Politics: Young People
Lords · Question HL343 · Tabled 20 May 2026 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government · Official record
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness O'Neill of Bexley
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of political knowledge among 16- and 17-year-olds in light of research published by the Electoral Commission on 3 March showing that around 30 per cent of young people aged 18 and under report
Answer
Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, 4 Jun 2026
The Government believes that by extending the right to vote to 16- and 17-year-olds and building a strong foundation for democratic participation among young people, we can establish democratic participation habits which will continue as they grow older. ...