Written Question·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·UIN 2313

Members: Age

Tabled: 30 July 2024
Answered: 5 September 2024

Question

John Glen

Conservative — Salisbury

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to bring forward legislative proposals to allow for teenagers to be elected as hon. Members.

Answer

Alex Norris
Persons aged 18 years and over are already able to stand and be elected at UK Parliamentary elections.