Representation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill Debate

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Representation of the People (Young People’s Enfranchisement) Bill

Peter Bone Excerpts
2nd reading: House of Commons
Friday 11th May 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Luke Graham Portrait Luke Graham
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The hon. Gentleman makes a point about the Scottish Parliament, but at the risk of getting slightly party political, I would draw his attention to the fact only one such piece of legislation was put before the Scottish Parliament in 2016-17, so its legislative example is not exactly leading the way. I will not take lectures on that from him in this place.

Peter Bone Portrait Mr Peter Bone (Wellingborough) (Con)
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Whatever Members may think about the current private Member’s Bill system, does my hon. Friend agree that the suggestion that it is somehow corrupt is wholly reprehensible?