National Service Bill Going Through Parliament

This is interesting, in the light of what is happening globally:

http://services.parliament.uk/bills/2013-14/nationalservice.html

Second reading is on 6th of September. Wonder how far it will get? I've signed up for up-dates.

Here's a bio on the Proposer:

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Hollobone

Interesting bit about the burqa!