MP Julian Brazier hopes the Government can learn lessons from a US model of respecting the armed forces.

Speaking at the Conservative Party conference in Birmingham on Tuesday, the Canterbury and Whitstable MP said he wanted service personnel to be given more privileges in recognition of their commitment at home and on active service.

“I’ve just returned from a trip to America and it’s very noticeable there, just how much more valued they are,” said Mr Brazier.

“I saw uniformed personnel being given priority in the airports, as well as a number of private sector outlets.

“For instance, service personnel and veterans get discounts in places like Burger King.”

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Mr Brazier’s comments follow shadow defence secretary Liam Fox’s address to the conference when he expressed a desire to improve the quality of armed forces accommodation.

He also recognised the need to enhance provision of school and healthcare services for families of servicemen and women.

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Mr Fox was reviewing the findings of the independent Military Covenant Commission, established by party leader David Cameron earlier this year.

The covenant is a special agreement between the armed forces and the nation, seeking to recognise the sacrifices and risks taken by service personnel for their country.

The Conservatives argue the Government has failed to honour the covenant in recent years.

They hope the commission, whose members include Frederick Forsyth and Falklands veteran Simon Weston, can re-establish its importance on the political agenda.