Rejected petition Bring back Conscription / National Service

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Bring back conscription / national service for school leaver for duration of 1 - 2 years.

Will allow for young person’s to learn trades and further their education.

Will lower the MOD expense as conscription / national service will pay less salary than current military personal.

Will teach discipline and morals to young people.

Will increase the strength of the UK military forces, as volunteers during conflict times will already have training and rank.

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Date submitted 7 September 2011
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