Rejected petition Replace current Border Forces with members of the armed services

Provide a border force that is available 24/7 every week of the year.

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Because the current service cannot be relied upon for constant availability, which creates backlogs and queues for travellers arriving in this country, which damages our international reputation. This situation makes doing business with other nationals unneccessarily difficult and affects many sectors of the economy.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is an operational decision for the Home Office and armed forces.

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Date submitted 27 December 2022
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