Wales Bill

Debate between Lord Hart of Tenby and Nia Griffith
Tuesday 14th June 2016

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nia Griffith Portrait Nia Griffith
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Indeed. As a long-time supporter of votes at 16, which is now Labour policy, I share my hon. Friend’s disappointment that that could be the case.

Lord Hart of Tenby Portrait Simon Hart (Carmarthen West and South Pembrokeshire) (Con)
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Does the shadow Secretary of State accept that the new electoral legislation might enable a Welsh Parliament or Welsh Government to impose compulsory voting on our country? Would she support that or oppose it?