YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE ARMED FORCES

Early day motion 50, tabled 3 December 2008 by David Drew (Labour). Signed by 22 members.

That this House welcomes proposals to increase the school leaving age to 18 years; regrets the current practice of recruiting 16-year-olds into the armed forces; and urges the Government to defer enlistment of young people until after their 18th birthday.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent Labour 1.