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However it is not well known nor advertised. Its should be actively and nationally adevertised . Government should have a campaign to get the message across as to what e-petitions can do.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-22T09:48:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.618Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-23T09:16:47.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-23T09:16:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-22T09:48:46.000Z","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":23581,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23581.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":"Pay unemployed claimants minimum wage to do various jobs, as it will be more beneficial to claimants, employer, society, more cost effective, etc","background":null,"additional_details":"Instead paying jobseekers allowance (JSA) to the unemployed, why not pay minimum wage as it will be more cost effective; getting productively from them & stimulating the economy, reducing foreign labour, etc. Perhaps HMG should pay people on jobseekers allowance (JSA) minimum wage to do jobs required by national & local governments, industries, hospitals, retail shops, farms, factories, building sites, offices etc acting as a form of employment agency supplying temporary or permanent full-time/part-time staff . The business/organisation in receiving end of such workers on the revised JSA should contribute the difference between JSA and minimum wage. This will also act as giving people on JSA valuable experience, work ethics, job references, broaden their horizons of areas of work available, etc. This will also allow a person on such revised JSA a possibility to obtain permanent employment with an employer after a trial period on such revised JSA.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-22T08:30:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.610Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-22T10:19:19.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-22T10:19:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-22T08:30:34.000Z","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":55157,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55157.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":"Recreation of the Council of the North","background":null,"additional_details":"Recreation of Council of the North as established in 1472.   The Council of the North could direct its own affairs and retain VAT revenues and Excise duties and set its own business and property taxes.   A Confederation would be a better system than the current Unitary State built on Democratic Centralism.\r\n\r\nThe North could subsidise transport and build infrastructure like reservoirs and water supplies.\r\nNationalisation stripped Northern cities of their civic pride taking away trams and transport and utilities.\r\n\r\nA Council of the North was deemed essential by Edward IV, a Yorkist, and since the monarchy ceased to be Lancaster or York the whole focus has been London","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-09-23T13:16:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:24.281Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-10-17T08:48:13.000Z","closed_at":"2014-10-17T08:48:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-23T13:16:12.000Z","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":23571,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23571.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 period of penalty points/endorsement staying on the driving licence.","background":null,"additional_details":"We call for the government to review the number of years for penalty point to stay on driving licenses.\r\nDue to confusing speed restriction sign many people end up receiving point for driving 2-3 miles over the speed limit and we believe that this is very minor offence and they should not be penalised for 4 year for this offence. Insurance companies are cashing in on these cases and due to the current economical circumstances people are seeing 60-70% rise in their insurance premium for committing a very minor offence which in most cases is unintentional.\r\nWe believe the period for every 3 points on your driving license for a minor offence should be reduced from 4 years to 1 year.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-22T00:49:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.574Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-23T12:12:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-23T12:12:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-22T00:49:20.000Z","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":54948,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54948.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":"NHS to have 24 hour consultant doctor service including weekends","background":null,"additional_details":"NHS hospitals do not provide suitable consultant doctor service during the night or during weekends. This therefore means serious ill people and people who may be in life threatening situations are unable to get the help and advice they need from consultant doctors until the next day or possibly have to wait until Mondays when consultant doctors are back on working hours; meaning these people are left suffering for a whole weekend.\r\n\r\nThe NHS do provide very few consultant doctors that work these shifts, but there are very few for each hospital which seems very unfair on patients. The cost of this may be the reason but I'm sure the money can be found in order to save people's lives rather than wasting it on other things that are not needed.\r\n\r\nWhy do we have nurses and other members of staff working around the clock but not consultant doctors when they are the most important people needed?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-09-16T16:47:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:23.619Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-17T08:00:26.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-17T08:00:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-16T16:47:23.000Z","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":55055,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/55055.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":"Sexual abuses in immigration detention centres.","background":null,"additional_details":"We are calling upon the government to commission a Judge led inquiry into the sexual abuses and other criminal offences by those supposed to take care of the vulnerable asylum seekers in immigration detention centres. Human rights should be universal no matter a person's immigration status in United Kingdom.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-09-19T12:04:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:23.972Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-09-23T10:24:44.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-23T10:24:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-09-19T12:04:22.000Z","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":54933,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54933.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat 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camp'","background":null,"additional_details":"If you are extremely over weight you should be offered the following.\r\n- Classes on healthy eating\r\n- 3 exercise classes a week\r\n- A weekly weigh in\r\nAll under the supervison of your GP.\r\n\r\nThis will, in the longer term, save the NHS money by reducing heart disease, diabetes and other weight related 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Scheme","background":null,"additional_details":"The Prime Minister intends to allow buyers of new homes to borrow up to 95% of their value. This is to be supported by the mortgage indemnity scheme, in which the government will underwrite part of the risk to lenders.\r\n\r\nIt is actually taxpayers who will underwrite the lenders' risks thereby providing further financial support to the banking sector which continues to prosper and pay bonuses while ordinary people are subjected to Government cuts to vital services and facilities which should be funded by tax revenue.\r\n\r\nIt is not the taxpayers' duty to support the banking sector.\r\n\r\nSign this petition to say NO to the Mortgage Indemnity Scheme.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-21T15:58:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.390Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-29T10:14:19.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-29T10:14:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-21T15:58:18.000Z","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":31337,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31337.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":"compulsory DNA testing at birth, to prove paternity","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition will prove at birth, the father of children born and their responsbility to provide for their children. This will stop long and protracted cases in law as to who is responsible, and give the CSA the clear frame work to target correct individuals.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-03-13T22:36:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:01.785Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-14T12:01:22.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-14T12:01:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-13T22:36:52.000Z","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":54200,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/54200.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":"Deny air space / licences to any organisation which permits anonymous contributions.","background":null,"additional_details":"As licences are required to transmit information on our air-waves, then we should require all organisations to ensure that ALL contributions are traceable.   All registered user should be capable of identification by having a 'name' which is traceable, and the contributer can then be identified.\r\nSupreme control has been demonstrated by other nations, and the ultimate decision must therefore lie with the host nations government.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-25T15:25:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:20.957Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-30T07:00:12.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-30T07:00:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-25T15:25:23.000Z","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":23491,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23491.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":"Simplify Buying and Selling a House","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should review the whole process of buying and selling houses in England. It should be made easier, quicker, cheaper and less stressfull to go through the processes of selling and buying. This would help enormously in getting the housing market going.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-21T13:06:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.315Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-29T10:11:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-29T10:11:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-21T13:06:42.000Z","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":53806,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/53806.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 the train company exploiting the public","background":null,"additional_details":"Train operators are abusing there power. For commuters there is no alternative but to take the train, there is no other viable choice as the government has introduced congestion zone charging, not provided/created sufficient road networks and car parks for the commuter and the price of fuel is to high due to tax.\r\n\r\nThe average commuter is not getting a rise in salary sufficient to cover these price hikes, therefore families are getting squeezed.\r\n\r\nYou have a responsibility to protect you citizens from exploitation which is what is happening here.\r\n\r\nWhat do I propose:\r\n1)Stop train companies increasing train fares, may them reduce them.\r\nHow:\r\n1)Tax them based on there increases.\r\n2) Stop the development of new train infrastructure, the system works as it is. The average commuter does not care about shaving 10 minutes off his journey if he can barely afford to pay his bills.\r\n3) Don't renew there contract unless they can guaranty they can reduce fairs. 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Constant delays, failed trains and increasing ticket prices.\r\n\r\nOther systems work without as many issues as ours, so why should we waste our time, our money and our confidence in a system that never works.\r\n\r\nThe DFT needs to inspect the system, note the failures and suggest what can be done to improve our confidence in a system that should work. This is all after the millions of pounds that seem to have already been wasted on something that more and more people are wanting to avoid to use other services.\r\n\r\nThe current system is not adequate, so why should it have the right in its present state to be the main operator for our light rail in North Tyneside?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-08-02T15:41:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:18.259Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-08-05T09:17:31.000Z","closed_at":"2014-08-05T09:17:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-08-02T15:41:55.000Z","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":23450,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23450.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":"EU accounts sign off before agreed budget adjustments","background":null,"additional_details":"Not to allow any increases in UK payments to the EU unless the EU accounts have been officially and independantly audited and signed off for the next five years.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-21T07:01:59.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.191Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-22T09:42:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-22T09:42:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-21T07:01:59.000Z","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":23442,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23442.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":"Allow all electrically powered vehicles to be allowed on pavements and roads.","background":null,"additional_details":"Disability Scooters are now a common sight on the paths and high streets of the UK but due to the law other electrically powered transport is banned.\r\n\r\nBut with the rising prices of fuel and with the drive towards a greener future I propose that ALL electrically powered vehicles to be allowed on pavements under 6mph for protection of other pedestrians or upto 20 mph on roads.\r\n\r\nThis would allow electric two wheel micro-scooters or Segway be used by anyone and may create a market for further types of personal transport.\r\n\r\nFor safety reasons wearing hi-vis vests and lighting would be a requirement.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-20T22:08:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.167Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-21T13:35:00.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-21T13:35:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-20T22:08:31.000Z","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":71687,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71687.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":"A Call To Abolish University Tuition Fees","background":null,"additional_details":"In 2012 the Coalition Government raised tuition fees to £9000 a year, which means students now face crippling debt for decades to come. With the General Election coming up, we have to act now to put pressure on the new government to enforce change.\r\n\r\nEducation should be a right, not a privilege, and free for all to enjoy, regardless of their position in society.\r\n\r\nI call for the Government to abolish tuition fees.\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-11-05T21:17:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:22.025Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-06T15:27:36.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-05T21:17:46.000Z","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":52833,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52833.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":"Strengthen marriage by banning all sex outside of marriage","background":null,"additional_details":"We call on the government to bring the law in line with what the Holy Bible God's holy law says on sex.  Namely to make all sex outside of marriage between one man and one woman illegal.\r\n\r\nThe vile gay marriage act and equality acts should be repealed and it should be made quite clear that any sexual activity outside of marriage as defined in the bible will not be tolerated.\r\n\r\nIn practice this means outlawing the following:-\r\n\r\nCasual sex\r\nCo-habitation between a man and a woman\r\nAdultery\r\nHomosexuality\r\nLesbianism\r\nSingle parents (except due to the death of the spouse)\r\n\r\nThis will have an effect of strengthening the family and helping to end poverty, crime, heartbreak and children robbed of their childhood be a broken home.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-17T21:15:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:16.150Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-18T10:41:19.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-18T10:41:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-17T21:15:22.000Z","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":52805,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52805.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":"dog excrement containers compulsory","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition calls for this new law -\r\n\r\n'Any person being in a public place and being in possession of or having under his control a dog shall carry with him a container suitable for transporting canine faeces; and shall produce the same to a person authorised to demand it.'  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The governemnt should repeal the law that enforces this nonsensical position.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-08T16:05:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:14.989Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-09T08:16:10.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-09T08:16:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-08T16:05:34.000Z","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":52307,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52307.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":"safe passage, asylum and disclosure for whistleblowers","background":null,"additional_details":"Use all the UK's powers to ensure the safe passage of any whistleblower abroad (who reveals information necessary for informed public debate on the surveillance and intelligence policies of the UK and the US) to a country of their choosing, to offer them asylum in the UK and to allow disclosure of information they hold in a way that maximises public understanding of that information. \r\n\r\nThe UK withdrew the ability to apply for asylum from abroad in September 2011 with little formality, and therefore it surely can be allowed again with similarly little formality.\r\n\r\nThe UK should treat such whistleblowers as refugees under the 1951 UN Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees as they have a well founded fear of persecution (the US has global reach and has failed to meet minimum standards of fairness in dealing with such whistleblowers).\r\n\r\nA public debate is needed, with the benefit of all the facts, without fear of persecution or suppression of the facts.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-02T22:48:33.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:14.388Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-04T14:22:06.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-04T14:22:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-02T22:48:33.000Z","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":52166,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52166.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":"MPs to be provided with accomodation in spare bedrooms","background":null,"additional_details":"The government is currently concerned about council house tenants living in houses that they feel are too big for their needs.  At the same time the public is concerned about the money being paid to MPs for their second homes.  Obviously MPs with constituencies outside London do need help with accommodation in London so why not provide them with accommodation in council households, within a reasonable distance of Westminster, that have been identified as having spare rooms. Providing that the tenant and MP are willing to share?\r\n\r\nThe benefits would be a saving for the tax payer, free accommodation in London for the MP and the tenant gets to stay in a community where they have built up family and social ties (this government recognises the importance of family and community ties) and at the same time MPs may develop more empathy and understanding for the more disadvantaged communities in this country.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-06-28T16:13:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:13.875Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-03T08:35:15.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-03T08:35:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-28T16:13:16.000Z","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":75320,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/75320.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 law that vehicles must clear the highway for emergency vehicles","background":null,"additional_details":"Please make it a legal requirement to ensure vehicles clear the highway and not block the path of emergency vehicles, see link for example:  http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/update/2015-03-02/sussex-man-apologies-after-obstructing-ambulance/ ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2015-03-02T20:35:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:33.523Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-03-03T10:46:00.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-03-02T20:35:17.000Z","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":51856,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51856.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":"Require consumers to Opt In to Contactless payment","background":null,"additional_details":"Presently most banks and financial institutions issue debit/credit cards by default which are \"contactless\" enabled, meaning you pass your card near a receiver to make payments of up to £20 at a time, up to £50 per day or usually 5 transactions per day without any pin verification,  Financial institutions argue this is more convenient and more secure than cash.\r\n\r\nThe system has security issues such as payments being taken without your knowledge or approval.  There is also the possibility of your card details being stolen by anyone who can get close enough to your wallet with the right hardware and software to obtain and decrypt the information.  Consumers are not informed of these risks and are largely forced to use cards which allow anyone with the right equipment, direct access to your funds.\r\n\r\nWe should require financial institutions to not give out contactless cards by default, and require consumers to  opt in to receive them with fully informed of the benefits and risks.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-06-20T00:30:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:12.889Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-20T07:02:52.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-20T08:02:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-20T00:30:12.000Z","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":23367,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23367.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 the cuts to Merseyside Police","background":null,"additional_details":"Merseyside Police are being forced to cut an expected 800 police officer jobs and 1000 civilian staff jobs due to government funding being cut by 20%. Merseyside Police is hit harder by this reduction than most other forces in the country. Merseyside Police need to maintain at least 4000 Police officers to do their job efficiently  and protect the public in Merseyside.  If these cuts are made  it  will   leave the  law abiding people in Merseyside with a reduced Police Force.The people of Merseyside deserve to have an appropriate Police presence on its streets and we call on the Government to stop these cuts.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-20T05:52:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:36.920Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-23T15:36:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-23T15:36:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-20T05:52:07.000Z","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":52054,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/52054.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":"Alternative ways to access train/tram platforms if lifts are problematic","background":null,"additional_details":"If a lift is continuously being 'out of service' there should always be an alternative way to access the platform.\r\n\r\n In some cases there are 2 flights of stairs to climb and if you are disabled, with a pram or unable to climb the stairs and the lift is out of service an alternative should be available, for example an extra ramp, or member of that organisation to help and have a customer help point at the bottom of the stairs as well as on the platform.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-06-25T13:53:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:13.517Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-27T07:21:51.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-27T08:21:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-25T13:53:50.000Z","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":51551,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51551.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":"Police Obesity","background":null,"additional_details":"I petition the government to ensure that the police of all ranks do regular training and exercise to the equivalent to the Armed Forces. They earn more than  military so therefore they should be made to become a lot healther than the obese constables we see on the streets. Obese officers do not give the public much confidence in their abilities to fully function.  PCSOs should also undergo some physical excercise as most are middle aged and obese. 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We believe the \"Helmshore Community Action Group\" hasn't acted in the best interests of the pupil's safety and wellbeing by insisting three footpaths be put across the school field therefore opening it back up. We believe that the law needs to be changed so that public right of ways are not allowed on school fields which is private land and belongs to the school and the children within. We are concerned about the safeguarding issues this will cause and want immediate action to halt the removal of the fences until a full and fair review can be held with all parties represented.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-06-07T09:15:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:11.328Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-18T12:25:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-18T12:25:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-07T09:15:07.000Z","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":51169,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51169.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":"Repeal the EU MoT test 2012/13 additions.","background":null,"additional_details":"MoT tests should be confined to determining whether a vehicle meets UK roadworthiness requirements. Failing a car on the basis of non-operation of value-added features which are not even required by Law is morally corrupt.\r\n\r\nThe purpose of the new rules is 'wastemaking' -to scrap more serviceable cars and so boost sales.\r\n\r\nThis may even lead to a situation where buyers demand that no safety features beyond the bare minimum required by Law are present on any new car. If so it will harm road safety, and cost lives. 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These need to be taught in an unbiased way, not putting one as more important than another.\r\n\r\nEducation plays a vital role when combating racism and ignorance, so why not start to teach respect for other cultures from a young age to try prevent racism, rather than try to combat racism once it's an even bigger problem than it already is?\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-05-31T22:04:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:10.321Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-03T08:50:12.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-03T08:50:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-31T22:04:15.000Z","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":50979,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50979.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":"Cyclists to obtain licence to use pavements/roads.","background":null,"additional_details":"Cyclists should have to apply to have a licence (similar to that of the driver or motorcycle rider) in order to learn the rules of the road.\r\n\r\nThe cost of maintaining cycle paths should be offset by the cost of a cycling licence.\r\n\r\nHelmets and lights should be mandatory. Anyone caught not equipped with either/both should receive an on the spot fine and a point on the licence.\r\n\r\nIf they are caught without a licence, or have reached the maximum, the police are allowed to immediately confiscate the bicycle.\r\n\r\nBicycle insurance should also be needed. This would be based upon the rider, rather than the bicycle (so the insurance would cover them on any bicycle). 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The area known as Lees Brook / Brook Farm has recently been earmarked for development. Many of the residents that know this area or live in the surrounding areas do not believe that any development should take place on Brook Farm Chaddesden. The proposal is for approx 300 houses to be built here with access directly on to a narrow section of Oregon way and another on to Tennessee Road a 200 yards from the school gate. We would lose the wildlife and the beautiful open space that the community loves and that many people use regularly. We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to protect the open space named above, already earmarked as a proposed public open space. We want Derby City Council to say NO to any development on this land. 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Sinister! That's a clear message of the action wanted!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-07-15T11:32:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:15.794Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-18T14:59:23.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-18T14:59:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-15T11:32:49.000Z","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":50994,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50994.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":"Clear recommendations for organisations on when (or when not) to pay an intern can help incentivise future employment opportunities","background":null,"additional_details":"With one in five young people currently out of work, youth unemployment is one of the UK’s greatest challenges. Helping organisations to incentivise and understand internships can offer new opportunities to those requiring assistance into employment. Employers currently lack such clarity. While some interns are being paid to make tea, others are not being paid to carry out the full responsibility of a post. Furthermore, workers (and non workers) can file legal claims from day one of their involvement with an organisation on the basis of alleged discrimination and unfavourable treatment. This could take place in organisations that have both volunteer, internship and apprenticeship opportunities (eg charities) but lack the clarity that is evident in the current work place regarding the remit of these schemes and when the work they do deserves payment. Providing clarity is therefore critical to stimulating employer confidence and employment opportunity.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-05-29T16:28:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:09.937Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-30T07:59:43.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-30T07:59:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-29T16:28:34.000Z","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":23304,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23304.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 Child Labour in Tobacco industry in Malawi","background":null,"additional_details":"Government use its influence to put pressure on the Malawi government to stop child labour.  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Change is necessary. Countries, such as Portugal, who have more liberal drugs laws and choose to treat addicts as victims rather than criminals see reduced rates of drug abuse and an increase in people seeking help with their addiction. If the government were to license and strictly monitor certain pharmicies, they could control the amount they dealt and ensure a new batch of stronger heroin didn't suddenly hit the street and claim the lives of three or four addicts. A small tax, the cost offset by the smaller price the pharmacy would charge, would be re-invested in education and persuading people not to abuse drugs. The government should legalise drugs and supply and regulate them to close down the illegal gangs who make such large profits and begin to persuade rather than miserabely fail in forcing people away from drugs.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-18T17:07:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:36.466Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-23T08:18:08.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-23T08:18:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-18T17:07:54.000Z","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":49686,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49686.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":"Kay Sheldon to remain as NED at CQC","background":null,"additional_details":"As a Non Executive Director at CQC, Key Sheldon has repeatedly put her career and reputation on the line, fundamentally because she cared about the safety of patients and had grave concerns that the CQC were not adequately fulfilling its remit as the regulator of health and social care in the UK.\r\n\r\nThese are concerns that have now been widely accepted as being accurate and valid.\r\n\r\nKay Sheldon is now seen and widely respected as being on the side of patients and is trusted to speak with honesty and integrity. These qualities are  a considerable asset to any organisation wishing to publicly demonstrate a commitment to openness  and transparency.\r\n\r\nWe the  undersigned call upon the Secretary of State for Health to support Kay Sheldon's continued role on the CQC board and believe this is vital if the CQC are going to regain public confidence as an organisation that truly puts the interests and safety of patients first.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-05-06T10:30:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:05.698Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-07T09:01:24.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-07T09:01:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-06T10:30:51.000Z","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":49722,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49722.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":"Abolish devolution","background":null,"additional_details":"Devolution is unworkable,very unfair and inimicable to the integrity of the United Kingdom.Repeal the devolution acts of the Blair government.Abolish the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh and Northern Ireland assemblies.Restore all executive power to the Uk Parliament in Westminster.Begin a review process to replace Blair's system with one that is better and fairer.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-05-07T11:59:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:05.814Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-08T09:47:32.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-08T09:47:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-07T11:59:48.000Z","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":47364,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/47364.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":"Independence for Wales and Scotland","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned believe that England should end its colonial past and give independence to the last of its colonies, being Wales and Scotland. The decision on these nations remaining part of the UK should be put to a referendum of the peoples of the entire United Kingdom and if the majority wish the dissolution this should be enacted upon and the political break-up of the UK should follow.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-03-19T16:42:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:57.592Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-28T12:50:50.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-28T12:50:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-19T16:42:30.000Z","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":46824,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46824.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":"Making sure the Government implements the Youth Guarantee","background":null,"additional_details":"The European Parliament has debated a scheme called the Youth Guarantee. 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Half of that amount will be allocated from the European Social Fund, the other half from a dedicated youth employment budget line.\r\n\r\nYour signature will make the difference to eradicate youth unemployment.\r\n\r\nThank you!\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-03-07T14:22:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:55.874Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-07T16:06:12.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-07T16:06:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-07T14:22:08.000Z","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":46504,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46504.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":"A Pie must be totally enclosed in pastry, with a lid - without a lid it is a flan or a tart","background":null,"additional_details":"The term Pie is used loosely, 'Custard Pie' is custard with a pastry base, sides and no lid.\r\n\r\nSome eateries advertise pie, but it is a bowl of filling with just a lid.\r\n\r\nA Pie has pastry base, sides and most importantly - a lid.\r\n\r\nWithout a lid it is a 'Flan' or a 'Tart' depending on the content being savoury or sweet.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-02-27T19:58:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:54.751Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-28T08:56:33.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-28T08:56:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-27T19:58:07.000Z","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":45536,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/45536.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":"Allow MPs to veto planning applications in their constituency","background":null,"additional_details":"Give powers to MPs so they can veto planning applications that have significant local objections against them. 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This creates the unfair situation of taxing those that invest and live here, while not taxing those who own property but never step foot here (or spend less than 90 days). We allow non-residents to drive up UK asset prices without extracting a penny from them in CGT. At the same time we tax the gains of our own citizens and UK-resident non-doms, who already contribute to the UK economy by living, working and paying other taxes here. Extending CGT to non-residents would bring four big benefits:\r\n\r\n1) boost tax revenue without taking a penny out of the UK economy or adding to the electorate's tax burden.\r\n2) not discourage people from coming here and creating wealth (unlike mooted non-dom taxes and mansion taxes).\r\n3) dampen property price inflation afflicting those trying to live and work in the UK, particularly London, forcing long distance commuting, etc.\r\n4) restore tax fairness between non-residents and those who live here.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-01-11T12:45:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:47.511Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-14T07:46:28.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-14T07:46:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-11T12:45:02.000Z","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":44117,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/44117.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 women having children under the age of 21","background":null,"additional_details":"As Britain is getting more and more overpopulated, i believe that one major factor that is contributing to this problem is the amount of teenagers having children and it shoud not be allowed any longer. With birth rates rising to ridiculous figures it is not only putting a huge strain on the NHS but, overcrowding the country resulting in more and more houses being built everywhere in the UK.\r\nGovernment should not be going along with this rise in population, BUT be thinking of ways to reduce it.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-01-08T13:33:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:46.942Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-23T10:29:21.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-23T10:29:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-08T13:33:55.000Z","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":44029,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/44029.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 benefits for the north","background":null,"additional_details":"I say no to lower benefits for people who live in the north. I say you will not take into account the facts of cost of living in the countryside in the north of england. I believe this to be more expensive than living in the south cities. Cost of diesel per litre here is £1.59 locally, fairness for all, not just widening the north south divide. Also we need more money to search for jobs, do shopping and basically live as we live further away from local ammenities. No lowering benefits for those in the north. 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