If I were Prime Minister....

[sasguru]

If you read that article, it expalins that they aren't setting quotas.

Don't you just hate it when facts destroy a good rant.

[Peoplesoft bloke]

Many countries have national service, but not many of them make military service compulsory.

I am in favour of a compulsory "national service" that could include volunterring at your local old folks home or something similarly worthwhile, or two years in the Army if you would prefer.

It could be monitored by the school the particular youth has just left and linked to getting an NI card. I think the costs involved are more than offset by the benefits this would bring.

encourage the black economy!!

As for schools enforcing it - what a laugh!

[Moscow Mule]

If you read that article, it expalins that they aren't setting quotas.

Any more. Chap I know works there.

[sasguru]

Any more. Chap I know works there.

Its illegal to set quotas. Sue them.

[chris79]

Apart from the Met Police (which understandably sets targets so that its police officers reflect the community it polices) can you tell me of any other instances where quotas are set?

Most local Governments? Just ask for a copy of their ODPM stats they return annually it will be in there somewhere.

[Moscow Mule]

encourage the black economy!!

As for schools enforcing it - what a laugh!

OK, got your cynical pants on today?

[expat]

For starters:

• Arrest all members of nuLieBore and their collaborators.
  
• Restore the death penalty for treason and apply it to those detained under the first act.
  

What act of treason would that be then? Not doing what pleases you?

[sasguru]

Most local Governments? Just ask for a copy of their ODPM stats they return annually it will be in there somewhere.

Have you actually read the previous posts and Moscow's link? Anyone who sets quotas is behaving illegally and some have been prosecuted.

[expat]

That's pretty much Conservative policy. Save yourself the effort and just vote sensibly next time.

Conservative policy, maybe. Conservative practice, hmm?

[Diver]

Conservative policy, maybe. Conservative practice, hmm?

NF