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What is the minimum age to stand as a Member of Parliament?

A18 ✓
B25
C21
D16

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is 18.

The minimum age to stand as a candidate for Parliament is 18 — the same as the voting age. This was changed from 21 in 2006.

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