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| Young people from around the UK are to hold a series of debates in the House of Commons - the first time anyone except MPs has done so. | Young people from around the UK are to hold a series of debates in the House of Commons - the first time anyone except MPs has done so. |
| The 300 representatives, aged 11 to 18, were elected by their peers. | |
| The proceedings of the UK Youth Parliament, overseen by Commons Speaker John Bercow, will be on BBC Parliament. | The proceedings of the UK Youth Parliament, overseen by Commons Speaker John Bercow, will be on BBC Parliament. |
| Youngsters will debate university fees, youth crime, public transport, lowering the voting age and jobs - and the economy - in relation to young people. | Youngsters will debate university fees, youth crime, public transport, lowering the voting age and jobs - and the economy - in relation to young people. |
| The five topics were chosen from 22 - which also included reforming Parliament, terrorism and testing in schools - which were put out for consultation on a dedicated website. | The five topics were chosen from 22 - which also included reforming Parliament, terrorism and testing in schools - which were put out for consultation on a dedicated website. |
| Mr Bercow described it as a "historic moment" that would show youngsters how the work of the Commons was relevant to their lives. | Mr Bercow described it as a "historic moment" that would show youngsters how the work of the Commons was relevant to their lives. |
| THE UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT MYPs are elected in annual youth elections across the UK.Anyone aged 11 to 18 is entitled to stand or vote.In the past two years, 1m young people have voted in elections.The debate, between 1100 and 1500 GMT on Friday, will be shown on BBC Parliament at 1630. Send us your comments | THE UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT MYPs are elected in annual youth elections across the UK.Anyone aged 11 to 18 is entitled to stand or vote.In the past two years, 1m young people have voted in elections.The debate, between 1100 and 1500 GMT on Friday, will be shown on BBC Parliament at 1630. Send us your comments |
| Charity Mhende, 16, MYP for Solihull, said the debate was an "outstanding example of how democracy among young people is alive and kicking". | Charity Mhende, 16, MYP for Solihull, said the debate was an "outstanding example of how democracy among young people is alive and kicking". |
| "Tackling debate topics such as tuition fees, transport, crime, the economy and lowering the voting age really shows that anyone who thinks young people aren't interested in politics is extremely misinformed," she said. | "Tackling debate topics such as tuition fees, transport, crime, the economy and lowering the voting age really shows that anyone who thinks young people aren't interested in politics is extremely misinformed," she said. |
| Derek Couper, 18, chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament whose 20 representatives are also taking part, said: "This event sends out a message to everyone that young people are passionate about key political issues." | Derek Couper, 18, chair of the Scottish Youth Parliament whose 20 representatives are also taking part, said: "This event sends out a message to everyone that young people are passionate about key political issues." |
| Three young people will introduce each topic, one speaking for a viewpoint and one against, with the third summing up the issue. | Three young people will introduce each topic, one speaking for a viewpoint and one against, with the third summing up the issue. |
| MYPs (Member of Youth Parliament) will then be given the opportunity to put forward their own opinions, speaking for up to a minute each. | MYPs (Member of Youth Parliament) will then be given the opportunity to put forward their own opinions, speaking for up to a minute each. |
| Backbench challenge | Backbench challenge |
| People can follow proceedings via a live blog at the Youth Parliament's website. Debates will end with votes using the division lobbies. | People can follow proceedings via a live blog at the Youth Parliament's website. Debates will end with votes using the division lobbies. |
| Ten young people will report on the proceedings for the BBC's School Report. | Ten young people will report on the proceedings for the BBC's School Report. |
| Earlier this year, a small group of backbench Conservative MPs led an attempt to keep the Youth Parliament out of the chamber. However, their defeat allowed the Youth Parliament "one-off" access, following their use of the House of Lords in 2008. | Earlier this year, a small group of backbench Conservative MPs led an attempt to keep the Youth Parliament out of the chamber. However, their defeat allowed the Youth Parliament "one-off" access, following their use of the House of Lords in 2008. |
| Commons Leader Harriet Harman, who is due to welcome the MYPs, said this week: "We need to do everything we can to increase the involvement of young people in politics." | Commons Leader Harriet Harman, who is due to welcome the MYPs, said this week: "We need to do everything we can to increase the involvement of young people in politics." |