European Union Referendum Bill
Debate between Lord Foulkes of Cumnock and Earl Attlee
Wednesday 28th October 2015
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Earl Attlee (Con)
My Lords, the noble Lord, in his interesting speech, talked about youngsters being able to join the Armed Forces. Does he recall that they cannot go to war until they are 18? Will he advocate lowering that age limit?
Lord Foulkes of Cumnock
No, I do not want to change that. People can join as boy soldiers, and they can prepare to defend their country. If they are ready to prepare to defend their country, they should be able to vote in the referendum.