video: http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/id/214678
Over 300 young people elected 11-18 year-old members of Youth Parliament debated issues of concern to young people across the United Kingdom. The five issues being debated are - Lowering the voting age to 16 - Youth crime and how to tackle it - Public transport for young people - Jobs for young people and the economy - University fees It was the first time anyone other than members of Parliament debated in the Commons and sat on the green benches. five issues being debated are - Lowering the voting age to 16 - Youth crime and how to tackle it - Public transport for young people - Jobs for young people and the economy - University fees The Speaker of the House of Commons, Rt Hon. John Bercow MP said: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ShadowGovernment" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/shadowgovernment?hl=en.
