My noble friend is making a very strong argument in principle for 16 year-olds benefiting from the franchise, but why not extend that to allowing them to stand for election? Why not extend it to the general election? Where is the principle here that he is applying?
Wales Bill
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Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 11 November 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Wales Bill.
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