Petition
Change the Retainment Bonus to personal who have served their 4 years.
Rejected
9 signatures
What the petition asks
Retain the people who are eligible to leave HMS Forces instead of retaining the people who are contracted to stay for 4 years. Look into commitment bonuses in general.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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Timeline
| 2 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jan 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
9
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Jan 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Sep 2026.