As this motion is using historical data, we may not have the record of the original ordering, in which case signatories are listed alphabetically.
Motion text
That this House rejects the recommendation in the Electoral Commission's Report against lowering the voting age to 16; welcomes the work of the Votes at 16 campaign; believes that young people under 18 who are deemed by law to be old enough to pay income tax, marry, enrol in the armed forces and make choices about education, training or employment should have the right to vote; recognises that many 16 to 18 year olds make a valuable contribution to society; and wants to encourage their active citizenship by extending to them the franchise.
Signatures (38)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Davey, Valerie
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2004
Barrett, John
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 May 2004
Battle, John
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2004
Borrow, Mr David S.
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2004
Brake, Tom
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 May 2004
Brooke, Annette
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 May 2004
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Bryant, Chris
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2004
Burden, Richard
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2004
Cable, Dr Vincent
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 May 2004
Caton, Mr Martin
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2004
Chaytor, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2004
Cotter, Brian
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 May 2004
Dean, Mrs Janet
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2004
Drew, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
10 May 2004
Edwards, Mr Huw
Labour
Signed on
11 May 2004
Ewing, Annabelle
Scottish National Party
Signed on
12 May 2004
George, Andrew
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 May 2004
Griffiths, Jane
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2004
Griffiths, Mr Win
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2004
Hancock, Mr Mike
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
10 May 2004
Holmes, Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
11 May 2004
Jones, Mr Nigel
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 May 2004
Lepper, David
Labour
Signed on
11 May 2004
Llwyd, Mr Elfyn
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
11 May 2004
Mallaber, Judy
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2004
Marsden, Mr Paul
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
12 May 2004
Marshall, Mr David
Labour
Signed on
10 May 2004
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
16 September 2004
Morgan, Julie
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2004
Owen, Albert
Labour
Signed on
13 May 2004
Reed, Mr Andy
Labour
Signed on
6 May 2004
Robertson, Angus
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 May 2004
Ruddock, Joan
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2004
Salmond, Mr Alex
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 May 2004
Sawford, Phil
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2004
Tonge, Dr Jenny
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
17 May 2004
Vis, Dr Rudi
Labour
Signed on
12 May 2004
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
10 May 2004
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.
Amendments (3)
After a motion has been tabled, other Members can table amendments to it. Amendments to this motion are shown below.
REDUCING THE VOTING AGE TO 16 (Amendment 1)
Line 7, at end, add 'but recognises that it is neither in the interests of young people nor democracy to treat newly enfranchised 16 - 18 year olds as passive voting fodder; and calls for the active participation and engagement of children and young people of all ages in the decisions which affect their lives at school, in the community and in the care system, and through better support of the UK Youth Parliament, at national level.'
6
signatures
EDM 1139A1: tabled on 10 May 2004
REDUCING THE VOTING AGE TO 16 (Amendment 3)
Line 2, leave out from 'welcomes' to end and inset 'but calls for a continued national debate on this important issue in order to find ways to encourage active citizenship and democratic participation for 16 to 18 year olds.'
1
signature
EDM 1139A3: tabled on 11 May 2004