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Re-introduction of National Service

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AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 24 Oct 2013 11:01

sounds good to me - my OH was amongst the last to be conscripted into National Service, and although he didn't really want to go, he very much enjoyed it - posted to Singapore in the RAF

National Service teaches people to stand on their own two feet and take responsibility for themselves

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Jonesey

Jonesey Report 24 Oct 2013 10:56

It is rumoured that if the Labour party are elected to government at the next general election they are considering reintroducing National Service as an option to enable them to deliver their pre-election pledge of a job for all 18 year olds. Details have yet to be finalised but the scheme if adopted would be likely to commence in 2016. All 18 year olds (Both sexes) would be liable for conscription as would anyone subsequently reaching that age. Conscription will be deferred if the individual is either already in fulltime employment or is enrolled on a recognised educational course. Such deferments will be reviewed at 6 monthly intervals to ensure that the individual is still in work or still regularly attending their educational course. If they are not the individual would be liable for immediate conscription. The period of National Service would be 2 years.

Most conscripts would be involved in the armed forces in non combat roles with alternative roles such as auxiliaries in the fire and ambulance services, non medical roles in the health service and mentoring roles in primary education being considered as alternatives.

The scheme could have many benefits. Initially it will take a lot of 18 year olds off JSA and temporarily out of the job market thus increasing the chances of others looking for work to obtain it. On their return to the job market as 20 year olds, those who have completed their National Service will hopefully have gained additional skills that will enhance their chances of finding work.

What are your thoughts on such a scheme?

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Don't put off until tomorrow doing what you can do today. If you like doing it today you can do it again tomorrow. Be kind to your children for it is they who will decide which care home you end up in.

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