Senate approves MP cut from 630 to 508 Candidate age threshold lowered from 25 to 21

(ANSA) - Rome, June 21 - The Senate on Thursday approved reducing the number of MPs in the House from 630 to 508 as part of cost-cutting moves aimed at stemming public anger at the price paid for politics.The age threshold for standing for election in the House was lowered from 25 to 21.On Wednesday the Senate will vote on cutting the number of Senators. The moves are part of a constitutional reform package that is moving slowly between the two houses of parliament.