Debates between Jo Stevens and Glyn Davies during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Fri 23rd Feb 2018
Overseas Electors Bill
Commons Chamber

2nd reading: House of Commons

Overseas Electors Bill

Debate between Jo Stevens and Glyn Davies
2nd reading: House of Commons
Friday 23rd February 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Glyn Davies Portrait Glyn Davies
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I agree. In fact, I will later make reference to that very point.

Jo Stevens Portrait Jo Stevens (Cardiff Central) (Lab)
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I am struggling to understand why there is such support from the Government Benches for extending the franchise, with mention of 1 million more being able to vote, yet 16 and 17-year-olds are being denied the vote in elections here at the very same time. Will the hon. Gentleman deal with that point?