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National Service Bill

A Bill to provide a system of national service for young persons; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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This Bill would create a national service system for young people in the UK. It would set out how the service would operate, who would participate or be eligible, and what kinds of activities would count toward completion, with related provisions for implementation and governance.

Key Points

  • Establishes a national service programme for young people and outlines how it would be run.
  • Defines eligibility, participation requirements, and what types of service count.
  • Includes provisions to support delivery, oversight, and the legal framework.

Who is affected?

Young people eligible to take part (the main participants)Parents and guardians of those young peopleSchools, training providers and employers hosting or organising service placementsLocal authorities and government departments delivering or supervising the schemeCharities and voluntary organisations involved in facilitating the service

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

5 Jul 2010

2nd readingCommons
Committee stageCommons
Report stageCommons
3rd readingCommons
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3rd readingLords
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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - National Service

1 Jan 1970
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.