Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:15 pm on 11 May 2000.

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Photo of Lord Norton of Louth Lord Norton of Louth Conservative 7:15, 11 May 2000

I shall endeavour to enlighten my noble friend. The criteria on which the argument is based are completely different. With the voting age one is giving the power to all. One is saying, "You are able to exercise that vote however mature or not you are". It is a universal application. As regards standing for election, the electors make the choice. One is talking about two completely separate matters.