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Our once proud industrial heritage lies in tatters - neutered by the likes of Tesco's and Sainsbury and other super stores.  Give Britain back to the British small business, allow them to flourish, allow them to be innovative and competitive.  Allow them to trade with the minimum of administrative and taxable burden.  Reward success. Small Businesses will turn the tide of the current economic depression.  Make Britain Proud allow it to happen. 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In most cases children have to change all together in the classroom before and after P.E.\r\nThis campaign wants to make schools that have no changing rooms provide alternative appropriate arrangements such as screens in classrooms or other viable solution.\r\nMany children feel uncomfortable changing in front of others of the opposite sex and at present very little is done to make them feel comfortable.\r\nPlease sign this petition now.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-14T16:24:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:01.896Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-15T12:52:42.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-15T12:52:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-14T16:24:17.000Z","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":31367,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31367.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":"Tax companies that offshore jobs","background":null,"additional_details":"Any company that offshores jobs should be taxed so that the salary paid equals the average UK salary for the same role.\r\n\r\nThis would provide a level playing field and help young people gain employment in fields such as IT.\r\n\r\nThis is particularly the case for government owned companies like the big banks who have recently offshored many roles to India. 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We should not be forced to stop smoking in our own property because anti-smoking campaigners want to control what we do.\r\n\r\nWe know the dangers of smoking but its OUR property and they are OUR children. It is down to the parent how to raise them, by all means make people aware of dangers but banning smoking in OUR cars will be in violation of our rights.\r\n\r\nLets stop this legislation going through before they ban us from smoking in our own homes too.\r\n\r\nIts our lives and we choose to live them that way. DO NOT let them tell us how we should raise our own children and how we should act within our own properties whether it be our houses or our cars.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-17T17:32:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:02.309Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-20T13:08:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-20T13:08:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-17T17:32:13.000Z","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":31489,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31489.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":"Appoint a Pro-Police, Competent Home Secretary","background":null,"additional_details":"Tom Winson's nonsensical almost vindictive reviews on the Police, who are unable to take any industrial action in their own defence, are shameful. Police morale has been driven to an all time low. Teresa May's appointment of him reinforces her poor performance as Home Secretary and she should go. We ask that Teresa May be removed as Home Secretary and a competent person be given the post.   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Probably the worst thing that can be produced by offenders verbally abusing innocent people behind their computer screens. In this society, I feel as if we allow these so called 'trolls' to mindless bully innocent victims, simply because it is on line and not face to face.  I understand that it may be difficult for prosecution to happen, but it would be an improvement if people were made aware of the consequences they can face if they abuse on line, especially children and teenagers. People should no longer feel like they have no one to turn to because the abuse is behind a computer screen. It's morally wrong, and a problem that is severely worsening. Some action needs to be taken about this growing problem in our society. Please sign this petition to make our government aware of this horrific behaviour which can seriously effect victim's lives.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-19T19:19:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:02.692Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-22T17:27:25.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-22T17:27:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-19T19:19:00.000Z","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":31630,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31630.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":"Change the National Anthem to \"Barwick Green\", theme from \"The Archers\"","background":null,"additional_details":"To have the national anthem changed to \"Barwick Green\", the theme from the BBC Radio Four rural drama, \"The Archers\".\r\n\r\nIf you are not familiar with \"Barwick Green\" then please consult either of these YouTube videos:\r\n\r\nOld recording:\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNEawM6vZf4\r\n\r\nNew recording:\r\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeIEovjOVdI","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-19T22:46:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:02.750Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-23T14:36:05.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-23T14:36:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-19T22:46:21.000Z","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":31726,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31726.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":"get rid of VAT on video games","background":null,"additional_details":"The confusion is probably due to the fact that, when importing into the UK, there is a duty rate and a VAT rate.\r\n\r\nVideo games and video game consoles are duty free but they are not VAT free. VAT is calculated on the value of the goods plus the international shipping fees and insurance plus duty fees. So duty is not charged but VAT is charged on these goods. Neither duty nor VAT is charged if the value of the goods ( not including shipping and insurance) does not exceed £18.\r\n\r\nBut beginning on January 4th, 2011the VAT on retail products has increased 2.5% to 20% which includes video games and video game consoles.\r\n\r\nReduce this price by signing this petition!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-21T15:20:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:03.083Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-23T09:14:16.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-23T09:14:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-21T15:20:19.000Z","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":31651,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31651.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":"FTB help to purchase ANY house- stimulate housing market","background":null,"additional_details":"Help first time buyers to make any first purchase to help housing market. At the moment only get help for buying new. This helps them and the builders but makes it difficult to resell. If buying on seconhand market they will get cheaper homes, are then less likely to default,  and they then begin a chain of sales.   This will help ALL of the housing market and the loans will not be used for highe priced houses with a 'new build' premium price","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-20T10:50:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:02.825Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-27T07:58:55.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-27T08:58:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-20T10:50:58.000Z","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":31708,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31708.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 migration or institute a one-child policy like China","background":null,"additional_details":"England is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.  I would suggest that the government either stops immigration completely or adopts a one-child policy like the Chinese implemented","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-21T11:16:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:03.036Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-27T10:07:42.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-27T11:07:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-21T11:16:15.000Z","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":31870,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31870.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":"Dont change VAT on bakery goods","background":null,"additional_details":"The proposal to alter the VAT rules on freshly baked goods will cause confusion of customers and business owners and reduce sales leading to the possible closures of small bakers who are already under strain to stay open.\r\nWe believe the rules should not be changed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-23T09:57:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:03.565Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-26T07:03:01.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-26T07:03:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-23T09:57:52.000Z","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":31959,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31959.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":"Spencerfield development","background":null,"additional_details":"There has been a planning permition form sent to me informing me of a development on farmland. There is plenty of space in nearby derlict land yet the company still wants to build housing on land that should be kept they way it is. We want the government to withdraw the planning application and suggest to the company to build on derlict land nearby. Thus improving prebuilt land and keeping beautiful landscape.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-24T15:40:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:03.844Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-27T08:55:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-27T08:55:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-24T15:40:51.000Z","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":32089,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32089.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":"More than 30,000 people are wanted by police in the UK on outstanding arrest warrants. UK needs to introduce Bounty Hunters and Bail Bondsmen..","background":null,"additional_details":"More than 30,000 people are wanted by police in the UK on outstanding arrest warrants, data shows. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17179003\r\nOffences vary from Rape, Violence, Robbery and Theft. In the UK, there is no formal state system to reward 'bounty hunters' for finding and detaining offenders who have jumped bail or committed similar acts as there is in the USA. Introduce and reward Bail Bondsman and Bounty Hunters and it would free up police time (which are already over-stretched) It would produce more jobs and reduce crime significantly. Bail Bondsman should have only the information they need to arrest. It would also help victims of crime continue their lives knowing that justice has been served and not live in fear.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-26T18:52:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:04.240Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-29T08:55:35.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-29T09:55:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-26T18:52:43.000Z","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":32449,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32449.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":"Returning charges from bailiff Companies","background":null,"additional_details":"The bailiff companies charge the debtor far too much and expect the debtor to pay this on top of there original debt, the original debt can quadruple due to this and cause more distress to debtors, i would like to see bailiff companies return charges same as the banks do.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-02T10:13:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:05.449Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-12T11:50:25.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-12T11:50:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-02T10:13:22.000Z","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":32245,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32245.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":"Married Couple Income Tax","background":null,"additional_details":"I suggest that instead of married couples being treated as individuals regarding take home pay, they should be regarded as partners, which they are in the eyes of the law.  The gross wage earned by the married couple should total £70,000 before 40% tax is applied.  With the highest earner then being liable for the tax if this figure is over taken.  This would mean one partner could earn £70,000 without the other partner having to work.  This would be an incentive for marriage, and also give married couples the tax break they HIGHLY deserve. 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Can they not train during term time or in their own time?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-03-30T08:31:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:04.893Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-30T13:00:31.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-30T14:00:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-30T08:31:29.000Z","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":32435,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32435.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":"Ban the selling of rabbits over Easter","background":null,"additional_details":"Ban the sale of rabbits over Easter! Too many rabbits are bought as pets over this time every year and end up being neglected, abandoned or sent to rescue centres.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-01T23:42:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:05.405Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-02T10:59:37.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-02T10:59:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-01T23:42:03.000Z","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":32699,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32699.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":"DNA Databank to Include Aggravated Cruelty to Animals","background":null,"additional_details":"This is a law being passed in the US. It is important that the UK does the same thing. This is what the Senator sponsoring it says; It has been proven that cruelty to animals is one of the biggest predictors of future violent crimes. By requiring these offenders to submit DNA samples we advance our law enforcement’s ability to solve these cases and protect future victims,” said Lentol. “Of course, we also guard the well being and health of animals. They deserve the utmost protection too.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-06T18:21:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:06.126Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-16T08:34:53.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-16T08:34:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-06T18:21:51.000Z","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":32723,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32723.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":"Meet The Sustainable Energy Targets","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently in the UK, less than 5% of our energy is generated by using sustainable energy resources. The target, set by the government, for 2020 is to have over 15% of our energy coming from renewable, environmentally friendly resources. Not only is this target incredibly low (in comparison to other EU countries, Sweden is aiming for 49%) but it seems unachievable as the increase in percentage of energy generated in the UK by sustainable resources is only 4.6% since 2005. If it takes the government 7 years to increase the usage of renewables by less than 5%, then we will never reach this target. My petition aims to increase the pressure on the government, to ensure the targets are at least met, and hopefully increased.\r\nTo find out more visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/260868680666315/?bookmark_t=group","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-07T14:10:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:06.208Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-10T15:03:15.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-10T15:03:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-07T14:10:19.000Z","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":32831,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32831.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":"Bull terrier type dogs kept on lead","background":null,"additional_details":"All Bull Terrier type dogs should be kept leashed and muzzled at all times when in public places. If not the owner will be fined £500. If fine not paid within 30 days the dog will be taken into a rehoming centre immediately. If a Bull Terrier type dog causes injury or harm to any other animal or person due to not adhering to these rules the dog will be put down and owner will be fined the £500 and will have to cover the injured fees (veterinary bills etc). 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The Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act , or CISPA for short has been widely criticised as intrusive and fundamentally flawed. By allowing the US to sign such legislation with no condemnation, the UK will be approving of Draconian observation of an entire population; something it has readily criticised in China and Iran","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-19T21:15:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:07.425Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-20T10:16:56.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-20T10:16:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-19T21:15:07.000Z","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":33215,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33215.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":"End Local Council Monopoly's on Taxi MOT testing","background":null,"additional_details":"Local Councils currently have the privilege of choosing whether or not to have a monopoly for MOT Testing on Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles.\r\n\r\nLocal councils can insist that all Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles have their MOT's done by the councils own testing stations.\r\n\r\nTHIS SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED.\r\nAll MOT Testing Stations are governed by the Ministry of Transport and therefore all adhere to the same quality standards.\r\nThere is therefore no reason that Local Councils should be allowed in have such a monopoly other than to line their own back pockets as they can and do charge excessive amounts as they have no competition.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-23T11:48:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:07.732Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-25T08:23:26.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-25T08:23:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-23T11:48:00.000Z","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":33236,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33236.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 allow use of Emergency Lights on Vehicles used as Security and/or Response Vehicles.","background":null,"additional_details":"Response Vehicles often arrive on scene before Emergency Vehicles, as it is their specific purpose to be in the area, however, with traffic on the increase on UK roads, we believe it is important that Response Vehicles in the Security Sector (Alarm Response and First Responder Vehicles) be given exemption to use colored lights when responding to calls and on scene at calls, and in accompanyment, be allowed the same exemptions as is afforded to current emergency vehicles (within reason), to allow other road user's the opportunity to grant them Safe and Swift passage, when responding to a call.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-23T17:42:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:07.788Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-25T08:28:01.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-25T08:28:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-23T17:42:11.000Z","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":33316,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33316.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":"Eldery care-make inspections of  all homes in the UK unannounced","background":null,"additional_details":"To make all inspections of elderly care homes and care providers unannounced and regular. The elderly and vulnerable deserve to be treated with dignity and compassion.\r\n All care workers should be given appropriate training and the interview process should be stringent in order to ensure that only people who are genuinely interested in providing good care are offered positions. Too many care providers take on anyone in order to fill vacant positions frequently resulting in people becoming carers just because it’s a job and not because they care about people. Low pay and unsociable hours mean any good staff feel undervalued and stressed.\r\n The Government should increase the basic pay for all care workers and legislate that relevant qualifications are required for any type of care work. This should also apply to the recruitment of Health Care Support Workers within the NHS. 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Their marriage, home, career is destroyed, they lose all access to their children, or their children are irreversiblty taken away from them into care. People have committed suicide even after acquittal because of the life-long effects of what the ordeal has done to them.\r\n\r\nAnyone found beyond all doubt, with absolutely irrefutable evidence, of having invented such an accusation, should face a long prison sentence for the lives that they have destroyed. Any second offence of a false accusation should be punished with life imprisonment. This should ONLY apply where the evidence is absolutely irrefutable, NOT in cases where the alleged offence simply cannot be proven.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-10-04T10:39:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:20.610Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-05T09:17:50.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-05T09:17:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-04T10:39:17.000Z","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":33343,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33343.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":"Lower the drinking age to 17","background":null,"additional_details":"You're old enough to drive a car, have sex, get married, play the lottery and move out, but not to drink. Many 17-year-olds long to go out to clubs, and are forced to borrow ID to do so. Why is this age seen as too young to go and enjoy a night out? These teens are well aware of the risks and old enough to make the decision, it is unfair that they should be prevented from doing so.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-25T21:39:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:08.134Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-30T10:08:37.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-30T10:08:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-25T21:39:38.000Z","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":33373,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33373.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 house building in drought areas","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop building new housing in areas where water shortages are are now the norm.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-26T15:28:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:08.220Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-03T10:57:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-03T10:57:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-26T15:28:22.000Z","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":33470,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33470.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":"Price of a single item of fruit","background":null,"additional_details":"Some institutions charge far too much for a single item of fruit.  The price of a single banana, for example, ranges from 19p to 65p along the length of Fenchurch Street with some motorway service stations charging 50p for what is essentially a commodity.\r\n\r\nI propose that the Government imposes a maximum price for single items of fruit to encourage healthy eating and to enable people to purchase more fruit.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-04-30T09:05:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:08.485Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-08T08:19:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T08:19:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-30T09:05:22.000Z","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":33521,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33521.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 .9 pence on fuel prices at the pumps","background":null,"additional_details":"get the fuel companies to scrap the .9 of a pence (£138.9 <) at fuel pumps because you  can`t actually get .9 pence worth of fuel.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-05-01T11:10:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:08.640Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-02T14:09:31.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-02T14:09:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-01T11:10:47.000Z","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":33703,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33703.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":"Demand an apology from President Cristina Fernandez of Argentina regarding the disrespectful TV commercial filmed unlawfully on the Falkland Islands.","background":null,"additional_details":"The government of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland must demand a full and unreserved apology off President Cristina Fernandez of Argentina and her respective government for the disrespectful advert promoting the hopes of Argentinean athletes during the London 2012 Olympics. The use of a British WWI war memorial without permission is not only disrespectful to those who fought for our country, it is also degrading to those who live on the Falkland Islands whose territory was used to film propaganda without their permission. 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The multi-billion pound project to widen this stretch of the M25 due for completion in Summer 2012 has failed to make journey times any shorter or less stressful.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-05-09T08:09:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:09.509Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-10T08:01:25.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-10T08:01:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-09T08:09:18.000Z","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":33683,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33683.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":"campaign medal for aden","background":null,"additional_details":"i would lik to petition for a campaign medal for aden/radfan.(not the gsm) a sperate medal,other conflicts have received them and have had less people killed and have not lasted as long.john mckim ex-cameronian","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-05-05T12:44:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:09.141Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-09T11:06:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-09T11:06:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-05T12:44:16.000Z","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":33790,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33790.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 Supermarkets Honour Special Offers","background":null,"additional_details":"During these times of austerity, how often have you gone to the supermarket in pursuit of a ‘special offer’, only to find that it is sold out?  This often happens within minutes/hours of the offer having started, even though it is advertised to run for several days or even weeks.  This is an immoral business practice, designed to lure people into the shop, chasing a non existent offer.\r\n\r\nSupermarkets should by law, be made to honour any ‘special’ offers, either by substituting for an item of equal quality or value, or offering customers a promissory note, which can then be redeemed, when the product is back in stock.  This should also apply to the vouchers found in newspapers and magazines, offering free products.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-05-08T19:06:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:09.462Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-09T07:59:47.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-09T07:59:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-08T19:06:08.000Z","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":33758,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33758.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":"Block 4chan like The Pirate Bay","background":null,"additional_details":"4chan should be blocked from everybody in the UK much like The Pirate Bay is.\r\n\r\nPornography, hate speech, filesharing and some things which are quite honestly too disgusting even to mention.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-05-07T22:45:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:09.356Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-14T08:20:43.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-14T08:20:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-07T22:45:21.000Z","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":33815,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33815.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":"No to concurrent sentences","background":null,"additional_details":"No more concurrent sentences. People should serve the time for the crimes they have commited, rather than just for one of them. 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PUT CRIMINALS IN UNIFORM BEFORE THE COURT LIKE ALL OTHER CRIMINALS, NOT THE LAME IPCC","background":null,"additional_details":"Why should police committing crimes be investigated by a different organization? Criminals should be dealt with by the courts not the IPCC. Its unequal for these uniformed criminals to be treated differently. Put the evidence before the CPS and the court. Not a pro police organization. That way the good police officers will earn respect and retain respect. Police are no longer trusted by the general public. Police getting a criminal record after joining should be dismissed and barred from rejoining.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2012-05-12T00:05:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:09.901Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-05-17T11:46:12.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-17T11:46:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-05-12T00:05:25.000Z","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":9957,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9957.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":"Parents could be held responsible for their children's anti-social behaviour","background":null,"additional_details":"Anti-social behaviour by youngsters often escapes punishment, it is a parent's responsibility to raise their children with good values and be an example to them.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately many parents expect the state and schools to do their job for them. If children behave in an anti-social manner then their parents could also be held responsible.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2011-08-12T09:18:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.849Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T11:44:30.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T11:44:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T09:18:26.000Z","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":[]}}]}