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Many have the most basic of qualifications and were previously mothers helpers. This has resulted in school covering lessons on the cheap. Would you like a person often without even G.C.S.E English and maths teach your children. Well it is happening and OFSTED have given the idea the thumbs up. 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This makes a nonsense of the whole system as hard-working people who may have lived a modest life in order to have a self-sufficient retirement will be forced to live off savings.\r\n\r\nOne of the particularly incidious elements of the this proposal, unlike others, is that this change to benefits will be backdated, so that some people will suddenly find themselves no longer eligible benefits from April 2012.\r\n\r\nThe Government needs to remove this new proposal immediately as it is bltantly unfair and will impact once again on people who have worked hard to save and not rely on the State for support.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-02T18:03:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:41.129Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-05T10:58:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-05T10:58:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-02T18:03:31.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":24921,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/24921.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Petrol stations to provide free air and water to motorists","background":null,"additional_details":"Government should introduce legislation preventing petrol stations and motorway service stations from charging motorists to use windscreen water and tyre air supply facilities.\r\n\r\nClear driver vision and correctly inflated tyres are safety critical items and motorists should not be in a position where they cannot ensure their vehicle remains roadworthy at all times of their journey as a result of not having cash available at the time.\r\n\r\nMotorists are being exploited by garages charging up to £2 to use the facility.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-03T16:06:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:41.329Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-05T08:39:07.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-05T08:39:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-03T16:06:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":24937,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/24937.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop Tax payer money going to Unions","background":null,"additional_details":"STOP FUNDING THE UNIONS WITH TAX PAYERS MONEY – THE UNIONS SHOULD BE FORCED TO REFUND ALL FUNDS THEY HAVE TAKEN IMMEDIATELY.\r\nThe Government Departments and Council should not be using Tax Payer money to fund the Unions; this money is needed for tax payers.  This was a political act by Labour and should be stopped immediately.  Tax payer’s money should not be used to fund the financial wing of the Labour party.  These are the same Unions going on strike to force the tax payer to pay for their Golden Pensions, they should pay for their own pensions like the rest of us.\r\n\r\nThe Government should force the Unions to return the funds they have been given.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-03T19:40:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:41.383Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-06T09:31:07.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-06T09:31:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-03T19:40:35.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":24985,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/24985.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review the Ownership of Cadbury's by KRAFT","background":null,"additional_details":"Since Cadbury's was taken over by American multinational KRAFT, an essential part of British heritage, culture and the economy has been under threat. Now KRAFT intends to close all UK factories of Cadbury's, despite promising to keep them open. Not only will thousands of jobs be lost, but a part of our heritage will die as well. The government should review the decision to let KRAFT own Cadbury's and if it finds the ownership to be detrimental to the brand and economy, as well as culture of the UK, KRAFT should be forced to sell its stake in the company. 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They have already used the 2012 Olympic preperations for one publicity stunt and as such should all Argentinian athletes and politicians should be barred from attending the 2012 Olympics in order to prevent more attention seeking publicity stunts.\r\n\r\nThe Falklands Islands are part of the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-05-06T12:23:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:09.216Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-08T09:51:38.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T09:51:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-06T12:23:12.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25326,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25326.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Improve UK Broadband Pricing and Availability","background":null,"additional_details":"Broadband pricing in the UK is extremely unjustified in most, if not all instances. The majority of people are never provided with the speed and reliability they are promised, the so called \"up to\" speeds promised are received by less than 40% of the population. The government should force broadband providers to sell broadband based on what the customer will receive, so people receiving a high speed pay more than a person receiving a lower speed, due the the amount of areas in the UK where customers are not capable of receiving high speeds due to poor investment by broadband providers in their location, a capped price based on what the customer actually received would provide incentive for the providers to invest in infrastructure in local areas to provide higher speeds and improve the overall quality of broadband connectivity in the UK.\r\nIts time to start getting the services we pay for and for the government to correctly regulate the UK's broadband services.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-07T22:38:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:42.595Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-08T15:48:36.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-08T15:48:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-07T22:38:08.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25405,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25405.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Create a (CB) Citizens' Band Radio Service at UHF for high-power use","background":null,"additional_details":"More radio spectrum should be made available to the UK population for communications use. This can either be walkie-talkies, a base station installed in a building, or in a vehicle for two-way radio use. Walkie talkies / radio transceivers which are available on the consumer market are limited in range and usefulness due to restrictive technical regulation: For example, PMR446 only permits 0.5w of power, making the range useless for communicating across town. The Business Radio Simple UK service is slightly better, but limited to 5w of power and base-stations are not allowed. Sign this petition to create a UHF CB service, similar to that available in Australia, but with more generous technical parameters: 40 (forty) 12.5 KHz channels at UHF, 5w power on hand-held radios, 25w power on mobile stations and base-stations. Repeaters, data, and encryption are permitted. 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In this way all first time buyers are exempt and each person trying to trade up will pay on the lower transaction. Only those downsizing will pay on a higher transaction, and by the nature of that they can afford it. Mortgage % loans are creeping up so now is the time to bring about this change. Inheritance Tax would need to exclude the Stamp Duty to avoid double counting, but there is already a probate valuation so no real extra work there then.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-09T20:00:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:43.075Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-12T08:09:03.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-12T08:09:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-09T20:00:51.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25582,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25582.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"re-open the railway line between Leicester and Burton on trent via coalville","background":null,"additional_details":"re-open the railway line between Leicester and Burton on trent via coalville the bus service is crap and 500 or more new homes are being built near the line the track is already there it's a freight only line you would only need to build the stations and this line was ment to re-open before but you keep saying it's going to happen then it's not then  it is now it's not make up your mind the line needs to be re-opened spend all that thousands of pounds you promised for the railways and use the money to re-open the line","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-12T01:58:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:43.432Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-15T10:52:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-15T10:52:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-12T01:58:21.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25594,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25594.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Help raise awareness of child soldiers and take action to stop it.","background":null,"additional_details":"We are campaigning against the issue of child soldiers for our Citizenship GCSE and believe that the issue is a massive breach of human rights. Through our research, we found that the majority of people were not aware of the issue before we informed them about it, and believed that is was wrong. We want the government to raise awareness of this issue and do all they can to stop it. We would really appreciate the support if you could sign our petition. :)","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-12T11:32:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:43.479Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-19T10:55:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-19T10:55:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-12T11:32:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25729,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25729.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make Election's a Bank Holiday","background":null,"additional_details":"To improve the turnout at election's, we should make election days a bank holiday.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-14T02:44:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:43.930Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-14T09:47:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-14T09:47:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-14T02:44:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25969,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25969.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Paying for Translators","background":null,"additional_details":"The number of non English speakers has risen dramatically in line with immigration.   That means for many goverrnment services translators are necessary paid from the public purse.\r\n\r\nThis should either cease or a payment made to cover the cost of the translation.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-16T22:44:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.621Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-29T08:55:36.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-29T08:55:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-16T22:44:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25971,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25971.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Remove them gates that have divided communities","background":null,"additional_details":"Six foot gates have been installed in an area without the knowledge of Local Residents blocking a very busy high way. No Health and Safety concerns were taken into account. Planning Permission was given without knowledge of the Local Residents. The 6FT gates have divided 2 communities in Bradford and these gates need removing...Shortly after the gates had been put up local residents were informed via letter to say there is nothing that can be done.\r\n\r\nWe as a community would like the government to toughen laws on planning permission and make it a must for Public Consultation. We would like the gates to be removed and we need every vote as it all counts.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2011-12-16T23:26:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.625Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-20T14:34:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-20T14:34:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-16T23:26:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":26816,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26816.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"FREEHOLDERS need the exact same legal rights as LEASEHOLDERS when paying service charges","background":null,"additional_details":"We are raising an issue of growing significant concern to many people.\r\n\r\nFREEHOLDERS contributing to service charges have no legal protection from exploitation by managing agent unlike LEASEHOLDERS.\r\n\r\nThe Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 was enacted to protect leaseholders from exploitation but the act does not cover freeholders.\r\n\r\nFreeholders are still subject to the same exploitations The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 was enacted to outlaw with no recourse in law or mediation.\r\n\r\nFreeholders should have the exact same rights and protection in law as leaseholders to protect them against many of the same abusive practices as the The Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 was enacted to protect leaseholders from.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-01-05T19:32:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:47.404Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-18T11:27:15.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-18T11:27:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-05T19:32:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":27500,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/27500.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Paliamentary standards of conduct","background":null,"additional_details":"We petition that standards of Parliamentary conduct improve and that deterrent fines and discipline be imposed.\r\nParliamentary debates are televised and can be viewed on news channels worldwide. The conduct and rhetoric is an embarrassment not just to parliament, but to Britain.\r\nWe hear the previous government did this, and then a retort no they didn’t, which decays to the kind of exchange worthy of a primary school playground. We need adult behaviour in parliament at all times and any member  who engages in such rhetoric should be removed from the house whatever his position.\r\nMPs may bring fact to a private meeting outside parliament before a referee if necessary, but to reduce parliamentary debate to that of a children’s playground is contemptible. Even reporters sometimes  state’oh please’ when childish remarks are made.\r\nit is small wonder that those mp’s are unable to resolve political differences internationally with such behaviour.\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-01-15T15:50:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:49.628Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-16T10:24:16.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-16T10:24:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-15T15:50:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":27527,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/27527.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce the House of Commons & House of Lords","background":null,"additional_details":"The Government rightly, across the board in all departments, reduced costs by reducing unnecessary and excessive staff.\r\n\r\nTime the Government took the medicine itself. There is absolutely no need for 600 plus MPs for a small country with relatively small population like the United Kingdom with devolved parliaments for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.\r\n\r\nReduce\r\nHouse of Commons to 300 MPs\r\nand\r\nHouse of Lords to 100\r\n\r\nOfcourse it is not in favour of majority of the sitting MPs as over 50% will lose. So clearly they cannot be allowed to vote on it themselves. The public sector workers did not get the opportunity to vote themselves redundant so WHY should MPs?\r\n\r\nEveryone is urged to sign the petition in millions to force the issue.\r\n\r\nThe Government is supposed to be for the people NOT for the MPs own benefit.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-01-16T01:42:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:49.697Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-16T09:35:13.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-16T09:35:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-16T01:42:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":71363,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71363.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To create a memorial to the 435 soldiers that died in Afghanistan","background":null,"additional_details":"I want the government to erect a memorial to the 435 soldiers who died during the war in Afghanistan, as the memorials in that country to those who died have now been dismantled there, because the Army has left that country.  Four hundred and thirty five British soldiers lives lost, many of whom never reached their 20th birthday deserve to be permanently remembered.  They gave their lives - they should not be forgotten.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2014-10-27T00:14:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:20.864Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-27T12:02:12.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-27T00:14:15.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":28433,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/28433.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Fines for Supermarkets for Food Waste","background":null,"additional_details":"18 million tonnes of food is being ploughed into Britain's landfill sites every year - all because it's cheaper and easier for the food industry to dump it than give it to those in need.\r\n\r\nThis petition is arguing that supermarkets should be given a fine if they throw away too much food, and a limit needs to be decided by experts as to what is acceptable. Please support this campaign as hopefully supermarkets will become much more careful when buying their quantities and may want to donate their in-date food to those in need to avoid fines. Thank you.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-01-26T19:54:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:52.356Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-31T12:38:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-07-31T11:38:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-26T19:54:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":28905,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/28905.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Kill the pain, Not the patient – End killing patients by depriving them water and food","background":null,"additional_details":"Abolish Do Not Resuscitate Orders. Not Human Rights compliant under Article 2 Right to Life. Replace with presumption of the right to life / CPR as standard.\r\n\r\nAbolish withholding fluids/water/food either by nil by mouth / intravenously and medicine / treatment for the purposes of killing the patient under DNRs as not Human Rights compliant under Article 3 Cruel and unusual treatment. Replace as standard to be fed / watered, including right to demand assistance from nursing staff in eating and drinking.\r\n\r\nMake Palliative care standard for all patients and for all medical staff to be trained and retrained in same, including Healthcare Assistants.\r\n\r\nThis bill to recognise that withholding water and food causes great distress and pain to the human body and therefore is torture and Euthanasia, which is against English law and therefore illegal.\r\n\r\nThis bill means equality and an end of discrimination for all patients no matter what age.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-02-03T03:49:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:53.960Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-09T07:58:44.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-09T07:58:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-03T03:49:33.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":29479,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/29479.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Save Fairfield's Maternity & SCBU","background":null,"additional_details":"Save OUR Maternity Services at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury\r\n\r\nResponsible department: Department of Health\r\n\r\nAndrew Lansley halted the closures against the Maternity, Neonatal and Paediatric Units at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury in June 2010 as he agreed that a 9th Unit was needed under the Making it Better Proposals. The decision to close these services was given the go ahead in December 2010. After new figures have been received (sent to AL 01.08.11) we want him to re-look at the decision and keep services at our hospital.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-02-11T16:15:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:55.695Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-13T08:28:42.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-13T07:28:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-11T16:15:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":29777,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/29777.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Licence to drink alcohol","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe alcohol abuse is the cause of many problems in society. It causes anti-social behaviour, crime, family breakdowns and is a burgeoning cost to the NHS.\r\n\r\nOne radical solution is to have a personal licencing system similar to a driving licence. It would be given gratis at aged 18, but would accumulate points if the individual abuses alcohol (e.g. an assault while drunk) and would ultimaltely be revoked for serious alcohol related offenses or persistant abuse.\r\n\r\nAlthough this may at first seem illiberal, I would emphasize that the licence would specifically deal with instances where there is direct harm to society and would not stop someone from drinking what they pleased provided this was not harming others (as many are able to do so).\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-02-15T23:23:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:56.574Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-23T16:22:02.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-23T16:22:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-15T23:23:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":30901,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/30901.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Say NO to size ZERO models","background":null,"additional_details":"People should support this petition because personally skinny models are not pleasant to look at as well as the health risks it has upon them.\r\nIn the 60's Marilyn Munroe was the body icon which was a size 12 and now the body icon is stick thin size 0. Honestly, being a size 12 is a lot healthier than being a size 0.\r\nThese days teenagers, particularly girls, are facing eating disorders which are becoming more and more common. Having super skinny models in the magazines they read do not help but only contribute to their anxiety resulting in their condition getting worse. Is this what we really want for our children?\r\nModels looking for jobs in the fashion modelling industry are pressured to be this size and shape. The requirements are bad for the poor girl's health and in some cases girls faint in shoots because they have not eaten enough or in some cases die.\r\nWe want this to stop now so the eating disorder can lower and so people can feel more comfortable with their body.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-03-06T16:11:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:00.269Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-12T08:57:29.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-12T08:57:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-06T16:11:53.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":31765,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31765.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Scrap politians fuel cards","background":null,"additional_details":"As the government seems oblivious to the extortionate rise in the cost of petrol and diesel, let them pay for fuel out of their wages , and not allow them to claim petrol money back through expenses,or with a government fuel/credit card afterall aren't they politicians because they love this country,","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-03-21T20:42:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:03.209Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-23T08:58:16.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-23T08:58:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-21T20:42:31.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":31861,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31861.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Fair child tax credit for single income families","background":null,"additional_details":"Under the March 2012 budget, a family with joint income where both earners under £50k will keep their child tax credit in full. Whilst single income families earning over £60k will have theirs taken away.\r\n\r\nThis means some families will have a joint income of £98,000 and keep their child tax credit in full whilst other families earning £60,000 would lose theirs completely.\r\n\r\nThis just is not fair.\r\n\r\nWe the undersigned request the government address this blatant unfairness by basing the assessment of child tax credit entitlement on entire household income.\r\n\r\nWe believe it is not fair that families with a larger combined joint income will keep child tax credits when single income families earning less will have theirs taken away.\r\n\r\nIf you feel strongly that both taxation and welfare should be based on fairness please sign this e-petition. 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We all deserve the basic necessary Human Rights which the Western world & European population observes since H.R.Act(1998), regardless of creed/culture or belief!\r\n\r\n\"Human Rights Act (1998)\"\r\nEnacted approx 14 years ago!\r\nWhy has only Europe encorporated this & not the rest of the world??\r\nThis should be 'necessary basic human rights that ANY human can expect to observe anywhere in the world'\r\n\r\nHow is this not enacted and justified in India (Second largest population at 1.21 Billion & 17.3% of worlds population)!!\r\n\r\nPlease read & support the cause for The Human Race and Fair Worldwide Rights.\r\nAllow current & future generations to LIVE IN PEACE & EVOLVE.\r\n\r\nBEST REGARDS and MANY THANKS","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-03-30T22:29:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:05.045Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-02T10:23:24.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-02T10:23:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-30T22:29:22.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":32494,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32494.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop M.P.s  using public money to buy properties then profiting from their sale.","background":null,"additional_details":"According to the Daily Telegraph John Bercow was able to claim public money to pay off the interest on his mortgage.  He then sold the property at a huge profit.  He is allowed to earn rent from his  present property whilst living in a 'grace and favour' property himself.  How is this fair to the ordinary taxpayer especially those who are having their properties reclaimed because they have lost their jobs and can no longer pay their mortgages?\r\n I am suggesting that on the sale of such properties the public money used should be paid back first and then at least half of the profit made should also be put back into the public purse. 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Many people whose main source to get around and get to work or college is their car. So with petrol prices keep rising then people's wages are being cut because they have to spend all their money on petrol as it is so expensive. I know that petrol prices go up with oil prices but I know that when the price of oil drops the petrol doesn't making it cost a lot for people to get around. 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Great advancements have been made since that time, but it is still acknowledged that there is a distinct pay gap between male and female salaries and although the glass ceiling is now higher, it's still there.\r\n\r\nThis issue is reflected, and indeed exacerbated, by the under representation of women in Parliament.  Despite the government raising concerns over under representation of women on company boards, after the 2010 election the total number of women in Parliament rose to just 22%.\r\n\r\nI propose that in order to address this issue we need to take positive action to encourage women to take part in politics.\r\n\r\nThis government should create a scheme to allow role models such as Councillors and MPs to mentor young women and encourage them to get involved in politics, similar to the program running in Canada.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-04-26T11:41:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:08.205Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-30T10:28:41.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-30T10:28:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-26T11:41:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":33376,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33376.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Fairer to fathers","background":null,"additional_details":"Before his child was born, a father only earned enough money each month to pay his mortgage and household bills, with a bit left for food and petrol. Then his relationship ends, his child is born, and his ex purposely makes it unreasonably expensive for him to have contact with his child, but does not involve the csa to start with. The father struggles to survive, but manages to see his child, and to give his ex anything that was left in his bank account at the end of the month, which his ex complains is not enough. Then the father is laid off, and goes on benefits, so he can no longer give his ex money on top of what it costs to see his child, so she involves the csa, and is shocked to only get £5 a week. However, the fact that the father had nothing left in his bank account when he did work, and that the csa takes 15% of his wages regardless of bills if he does work, makes it impossible for him to get another job. TAKE ALL THE FATHERS CIRCUMSTANCES INTO ACCOUNT.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-04-26T17:19:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:08.232Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-30T15:04:22.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-30T15:04:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-26T17:19:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":33574,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33574.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make It Illegal for Fashion Labels to use reptile skins","background":null,"additional_details":"Every Year, innocent reptiles are killed, and evenm skinned alive so that we can use their skin for our own Vanity. These Filthy, Bloodly and paininflicting skins are used in fashion every day! Act now. And Stop it NOW!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-05-02T15:37:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:08.811Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-08T08:17:30.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-08T08:17:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-02T15:37:29.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34286,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34286.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Azerbaijan and human rights - cultural boycott","background":null,"additional_details":"Azerbaijan as a totalitarian state denies basic  human rights for it people , but continues to promote its international status , for example currently  through hosting  the forthcoming Eurovision song contest.\r\n\r\nIn the run up to this contest we note the increasing abuses  of both personal right to property and journalistic freedom  in order for the government to control and manipulate the image of the country by using this icon of popular culture .\r\n\r\nWe believe the British government needs to increase international awareness of the human rights record of this state , and to promote a drive for democratization by itself boycotting , and encouraging other   governmental and non governmental organisations to boycott such cultural events until basic human rights are afforded to the population .  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There are many reasons for this: the biggest one is usually death.\r\nMany moped riders are involved in accidents as they are forced to ride in the left hand lane at all times (even to the left of the left lane) whilst on a dual-carriage way due to the fact that larger vehicles need to overtake them to continue at the speed limit.\r\nIf you ride a 50cc moped on the road at 30mph, there are usually cars behind you travelling at 50mph (very dangerous). Also, it is extremely dangerous to change lanes, for example: You are in the inside lane you need to get into the right-hand lane to turn right and have many other vehicles moving at 50mph behind you. How do you possibly turn right safely? With the extra power, a moped could easily merge between lanes to get into the right hand lane, making the lane-switch safer.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-05-27T17:22:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:11.485Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-28T08:20:00.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-28T08:20:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-27T17:22:05.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34627,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34627.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"High suicide rate amongst Indian farmers","background":null,"additional_details":"In the past 15 years, more than 250,000 farmers have committed suicide in India mainly due to financial pressures, according to the Indian National Crime Records Bureau statistics. Approximately one farmer commits suicide every 30 minutes.\r\n\r\nWe call upon H.M. Government to urge the Government of India to:-\r\na) create new emergency relief funds for Indian farmers that are easily accessible and not means tested\r\nb) set up a parliamentary commission in India to investigate the causes and propose long term solutions\r\nc) introduce new programmes to raise awareness of the problems facing Indian farmers and provide mental health support in local communities to eliminate the stigma of financial debt and give practical advice to farmers and their families\r\nd) develop new agricultural policies for farmers to produce a viable agricultural sector in India\r\n\r\nWe furthermore, urge H.M. Government to provide financial assistance to Indian farmers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-06-02T16:59:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:12.208Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-07T08:32:42.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-07T08:32:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-02T16:59:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34652,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34652.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Cymru not Wales","background":null,"additional_details":"The words Wales and Welsh are inappropriate and possibly even racist, these words derive from a word meaning \"foreigner\". Surely nobody should be called a foreigner in their own country? And surely the country shouldn't be called \"land of the foreigners\"? The \"Welsh\" people have for years called their country Cymru, but it's official name still remains to be \"Wales\".\r\n\r\nA recent petition to the National Assembly received 119 signatures but unfortunately the Petitions Committee felt that the Assembly does not have the power to change the legal name of our country.\r\n\r\nAs such it can only be assumed that the UK Government and Parliament have the power to change our name. We propose that the UK Government and Parliament proceed to ensure that our country's name and the words used to refer to it's people are taken from the \"Welsh\" language, Cymraeg, to avoid the ignorant and racist use of terms towards the \"Welsh\" people.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-06-04T12:56:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:12.291Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-28T09:21:05.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-28T09:21:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-04T12:56:08.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":34784,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/34784.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Clarify the law. Performing Rights Societys (PRS).","background":null,"additional_details":"As a small business, we are being hounded by the PRS demanding money to listen to the radio at work. How is this made possible, when radio stations  ALREADY pay royalties and for the right to broadcast publicly.  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Hugging the middle lane! it makes me want to SCREAM!!!\r\nEveryday Whilst on the road I see errors made all the time, the Older generation are unfortunately the worst, they cause more accidents than are involved in and don't even realise it!\r\nWhy can't public Information ads be shown on TV giving information about road signs and the protocol when on a motorway, I am sure that most of us have forgotten more than we remember about the highway code, and I am sure a couple of ads during the course of the day would make a world of difference. Please sign this petition to make our roads safer and driving more enjoyable for all.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-07-02T09:40:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.441Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-03T07:29:37.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-03T07:29:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-02T09:40:59.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35626,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35626.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make Jails Self-Funding","background":null,"additional_details":"Today I read a news article announcing that 179 police stations are set to close, and there will be a 6% reduction in frontline police officers by 2015.\r\n\r\nThe Ministry of Justice can prevent this by raising funds from criminals.\r\n\r\nThey can pay for their own food and living costs by working (minimum wage) in any business.\r\n\r\nA jail could be a sweatshop, for example. They can make clothing, and jails can seek contracts from companies looking for cheap labour.\r\n\r\nThey can make their own clothes, bedding, and anything else required. This is one example, the possibilities are endless. Each jail can have a different industry.\r\n\r\nThis allows them to gain skills and experience required to work after their sentence.\r\n\r\nThey can pay for education (to study outside of working hours). If they want a PS3/TV, they buy it, and then they pay for the electricity.\r\n\r\nWe the undersigned would like the necessary changes to be implemented to make jails self-funding, removing the burden from the state.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-07-02T18:13:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.496Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-03T10:21:23.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-03T10:21:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-02T18:13:03.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35643,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35643.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"SS Richard Montgomery is getting more dangerous now and the DFT refused to state a safety zone if it exploded. It presents an easy terrorist target","background":null,"additional_details":"The SS Richard Montgomery has an estimated 10,353 bombs still on-board with an explosive mass of 1400 tonnes of TNT.\r\n\r\nThe MCA report of 1998 quotes DERA stating the 20lb fused fragmentation bombs are not armed and the detonator cap explosive no longer a risk.  I would confidently hold one of these bombs in my arms with someone hitting it hard with a 4lb hammer and the TNT would not explode. If the detonator cap did explode the bomb would still not detonate. A small jolt only would be felt\r\n\r\nThe DFT and all their so-called experts, bar DERA, have been totally wrong\r\n\r\nThe wreck risks exploding from another vessel being blown into it, easy suicide bomber attack and a significant internal collapse of the Tween deck cargo on the 7 metre stack of bombs in the holds.\r\n\r\nThe danger area is up to 30 miles and 10s of 1,000s would be killed or seriously injured.\r\n\r\nPlease sign this petition to begin its clearance after seeing more details on\r\n\r\nwww.ssrichardmontgomery.com\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-07-03T01:51:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.570Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-03T07:33:35.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-03T07:33:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-03T01:51:38.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35875,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35875.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Provisional Motorcycle Licence Re-Think","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned have put forward this petition to update the outdated Provisional Motorcycle Licence.\r\n\r\nWe ask that the following changes be made, and give reasons for said changes:-\r\n\r\n1:) Provisional Motorcycle Licence Holders be given the addition of the ability to ride a 250cc Motorcycle at the age of 20+.\r\n\r\n2:) The Riding of 50cc Mopeds be limited henceforth to City, Village and Town roads - Eg: Only in 30mph Limited Areas.\r\n\r\nReasoning:\r\n\r\n50cc Mopeds are inadequate in terms of safety, traffic-merging, and keeping up with traffic on modern roads with limits above 30mph, and cause road traffic to overtake dangerously at times, risking both driver and rider's lives. 250cc Motorcycles allow a learner greater ability to travel, more responsibility, and greater ability to keep up / merge with other road-traffic safely.\r\n\r\nWe the undersigned feel that the changes above will increase safety among young riders, and stimulate growth in the Motorcycle Market in the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-07-09T16:17:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:16.376Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-10T07:50:45.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-10T07:50:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-09T16:17:57.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37220,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37220.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Apology from Mitt Romney for his remarks about the 2012 Olympics","background":null,"additional_details":"We, the undersigned, demand a full, sincere and public apology from Mitt Romney to the British people for his comments made in July 2012 in which he publically criticised the ability of LOCOG, the British Government and British people to organise and run the 2012 London Olympic Games.\r\nWe also ask Mr Romney to acknowledge that the London 2012 Olympics, described as 'absolutely fabulous' by Jacques Rogge, have been one of the most succesful games of the modern era.\r\nWe request that the British Government, Prime Minister and the British Ambassador to the United States of America support this demand, and take every opportunity to solicit a suitable apology from Mr Romney.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-08-15T14:43:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.675Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-16T10:35:20.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-16T10:35:20.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-15T14:43:53.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37761,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37761.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Legalise Cannabis - Place a 100% tax on it - Sell it in cannabis bars, Smoke on site.","background":null,"additional_details":"Cannabis should be legalised.\r\n\r\nIt should be sold at a rediculous price, such as £5-10 per premade 'joint'. You get around 4 'packed joints' out of a 'gram' which usually costs around £10.\r\nPremade 'joints' would mean the users, sellers and government would know exactally what is being sold and where, and would be able to moniter the activity.\r\n\r\n\r\nThis would mean legal growers could grow it with a licence, sell it to 'cannabis bars' and it could be taxed, at the expense of the user/buyer.\r\n\r\nThis would eliminate illigal drug dealers, and limit the amount of cannabis finding it's way to young people under the age of 18.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nDon't outlaw cannabis - it's grown on a plant.\r\nOutlaw chemically made drugs such as heroin and cocaine.\r\n\r\nUse the money made from the tax of cannabis to help educate young adults, run re-hab programs for people addicted to 'hard drugs'.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-08-26T14:03:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:22.490Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-03T13:28:08.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-03T13:28:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-26T14:03:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":38497,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/38497.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Should the North East join Scotlands bid for independence and separate from England","background":null,"additional_details":"The north east geographically closer to Edinburgh than Westminster.  Gordies have more in common with the Scots than southern England.\r\nLike the Scots, the North East has for years suffered from Westminster indifference, lack of investment, closing of vital industry, and important decisions which benefit the south and disadvantage the North. The North has been used by a number of politicians as a semi fascist experiment, wind farms being a prime example, very few in the south, thousands in the north and Scotland, the Olympics are another good example, very little benefit in the North and huge benefits for the South east. We call upon both the SNP and central government to consider this proposal by referendum during the term of this parliament.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":9,"created_at":"2012-09-11T20:03:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:24.803Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-12T09:30:23.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-12T09:30:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-11T20:03:05.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}