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UK defence minister would 'love' return of conscription / 33C99QR
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UK defence secretary Ben Wallace says he would "love" to see Britain emulate Finland and Sweden by bringing back military conscription. Speaking alongside his Swedish counterpart Pal Jonson at a press conference in London, Wallace acknowledges the Scandinavian countries have persisted with conscription long after the UK scrapped national service in 1960, but he is envious of the reserves both nations have. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES