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Will the Connétables accept voter registration forms from people aged 16 and 17 pending changes in the electoral law prior and what steps will be taken to encourage voter registration among this age group

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2.14   Deputy J.A. Martin of the Chairman of the Comité des Connétable s  regarding acceptance of voter registration forms from 16 and 17 year-olds:

Will the Connétable s accept voter registration forms from people aged 16 and 17 pending the required changes in the electoral law prior to the 2008 elections? What steps will the Committee take to encourage voter registration among this age group over the coming months?

Connétable G.F. Butcher of St. John (Rapporteur):

I am unable to give a reply to the Deputy at this point of time. The Comité des Connétable s have not met since the States' decision but I can reassure the Deputy that the matter is an item on the agenda for the Comité des Connétable s next Monday, 23rd July. Furthermore, I can say that I will be making sure that all Members, and especially the Deputy , are informed once a decision has been reached.

Deputy J.A. Martin:

I thank the Constable, Sir.  Thank you.