Turnout is obviously an issue of concern for all of us. Does my right hon. Friend agree that using the low turnout of 18 to 24-year-olds to deny the vote to 16 and 17-year-olds defeats the object? Surely we should be using this Bill and a healthy, vibrant debate about the future of Europe to get both age groups out to vote in the referendum.
European Union Referendum Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Stella Creasy
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 9 June 2015.
It occurred during Debate on bills on European Union Referendum Bill.
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