YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE RIGHT TO VOTE

Early day motion 145, tabled 12 July 2001 by Lembit Öpik (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 59 members.

That this House notes that in 21st Century Britain 16 to 17 year olds pay tax, can marry, have children, ans serve in the armed forces but are not allowed to vote for the Government that taxes them, and sends military personnel to war; further notes that many young people do not feel properly represented by the political system; and agrees with the British Youth Council's campaign to secure political rights including the right to vote at 16 years of age.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Liberal Democrat 23, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Labour/Co-operative 1.