Conservatives Armed Forces Manifesto for Scotland 2010

Conservatives Armed Forces Manifesto for Scotland (30 Apr 2010)

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Defence

  • The Conservatives will always ensure our troops have the resources they need to carry out their mission properly.
  • The Conservatives will double the Operational Allowance for Military personnel on active service overseas to an average of £4,800 for a six month tour of duty.
  • The Conservatives will take proper care of our veterans and armed forces' families by giving them special care on the NHS.
  • The Conservatives will keep the UK's nuclear deterrent and replace the current Trident system.
  • The Conservatives will provide university scholarships for the children of servicemen and women killed while on active duty.

 


International
  • The Conservatives will never take Britain into the Euro. We will legislate to ensure any future Labour Government would have to hold a referendum.
  • The Conservatives will seek a mandate to negotiate the return of powers from the EU to the UK.
  • The Conservatives will hold a referendum on any treaty handing more powers from Britain to Europe.
  • The Conservatives will increase international aid to the UN target of 0.7% of national income by 2013.
  • The Conservatives will ban any organizations which advocate hate or the violent overthrow of our society, and close down organizations which attempt to fund terrorism from the UK.

 


Immigration
  • The Conservatives will cut net migration into Britain back to the levels of the 1990s and we will set an annual limit on the number of non-EU economic migrants admitted into the UK to live and work.
  • The Conservatives will promote integration into British society as we believe everyone coming to this country must be ready to embrace our core values.
  • The Conservatives will extend the early deportation of foreign national prisoners.
  • The Conservatives will create a dedicated Border Police Force to enhance national security and crack down on illegal immigration and people trafficking.
  • The Conservatives will introduce an English language test for anyone coming to Britain to get married.

 


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