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Members: Age

Asked by John GlenConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 5 September 2024UIN 2313

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to allow for teenagers to be elected as hon. Members.

Answered by Alex Norris

Persons aged 18 years and over are already able to stand and be elected at UK Parliamentary elections.

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