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Proceeding contribution from Earl of Mar and Kellie (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 27 June 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Government of Wales Bill.


Government of Wales Bill

My Lords, if the age were reduced to 16, it would mean that, depending on when they were born, some people would still not cast a vote until they were 18, given that in Wales there must be elections at least every two years.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
683 c1126 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Disclosure of information Devolved matters Constituencies Audit Candidates Age Devolution Committees Elections Electorate Legislative competence Electoral systems First ministers Powers Public appointments Public bodies Members National Assembly for Wales Political parties Public expenditure Ministers Wales Voting rights Welsh language Single transferable vote Standing orders Wales Office National Assembly for Wales Commission
Legislation
Government of Wales Bill 2005-06
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk