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UIN 223161

Armed Forces: Young People

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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3 February 2015

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9 February 2015 · Answer

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Defence

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9 February 2015

Defence

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether armed forces recruiting staff are required to meet in person the parents or legal guardians of potential recruits aged under 18, before consent to enlistment is granted.

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  1. 3 February 2015

    Written question

    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether armed forces recruiting staff are required to meet in person the parents or legal guardians of potential recruits aged under 18, before consent to enlistment is granted.

    Source: Commons

  2. 9 February 2015

    Answer

    It is Ministry of Defence policy that all three Services must obtain the written consent of a parent or guardian for candidates under the age of 18 before an application to join the Armed Forces can be processed. Thereafter, proof of consent is checked at...

    Source: Written answer

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