My hon. Friend makes a good point. If the Home Secretary were to endorse the idea of 16 and 17-year-olds taking part in any referendum under the Bill, that would send a great message about the potential for them to take part in all our elections in future.
European Union (Referendum) Bill
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Gareth Thomas
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 8 November 2013.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union (Referendum) Bill.
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