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Anybody in the UK may have 1 child and receive child benefits for being unemployed. If these parents have another child they should receive no more benefits. This will force the parents to get a job and stop living their lives off the back of all working tax payers. They will be made to do this if they want to provide for their offspring or potentially lose their child to social services for not being able to provide.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2013-01-02T16:38:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:46.144Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-08T13:15:19.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-08T12:15:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-02T16:38:52.000Z","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":43794,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43794.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 playing of music from mobile phones on public transport","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is intended to show support for an outright ban on the use of mobile phones in playing music aloud on public transportation.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-30T21:49:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:45.855Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-07T10:16:32.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-07T10:16:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-30T21:49:48.000Z","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":43865,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43865.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":"Driving Age to be raised to 18.","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe the driving age should be raised to 18 years of age.\r\nIt is a modest change but for safety reasons it would be better - even if it saves 1 life!\r\n17 year olds rarely need to drive to get a job - more stay on in education till 18 now.\r\nIt would also be in line with the official adult age of 18 when other, serious full responsibilities are taken on. 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Since 20nd-21st Dec 2012 facebook have been rolling out changes to their system which unlike the previous privacy settings which would allow you to only receive mesages from friends or friends of friends, now allow basically anyone to send you a message. I have checked the validity of this claim of potential abuse. At present Facebook are testing in the USA a $1 per message system which allows anyone prepared to pay $1 to bypass your 'OTHER' message inbox aswell and have it sent direct to your 'INBOX'.\r\n\r\nI ask the Home Office to urgently look at this issue as the potential risk to children is huge.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-23T14:11:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:41.346Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-17T16:47:56.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-17T16:47:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-23T14:11:30.000Z","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":43445,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43445.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":"Life ban if found guilty of racism in football","background":null,"additional_details":"I think that racism has no place in our multicultural society, and so I feel that the government should put pressure on the Football Association to ban players who are found guilty of racist abuse.  Also, to avoid racism cases, the government should make cultural lessons compulsory for foreign players entering the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-20T14:45:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:41.146Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-17T16:45:03.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-17T16:45:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-20T14:45:37.000Z","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":43409,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43409.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":"keep Christmas special","background":null,"additional_details":"Laws need to be passed to stop retailers running specific Christmas adverts before the 1st of December. Any adverts, on any media, showing Christmas related materials (Christmas Trees, Father Christmas, Santa Claus, Reindeer, snow, Christmas lights, sleigh bells for example) should be banned before December to protect children and adults from rampant commercialism","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-19T13:48:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.914Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-27T12:34:34.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-27T11:34:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-19T13:48:01.000Z","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":43373,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43373.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 National Red Wave Traffic Schemes","background":null,"additional_details":"The application of red wave principle where traffic lights are set to go red as soon as one leaves the previous set, Implemented by the Labour Administration in London in order to frustrate, annoy and make the use of a car unbearable in the hope that the public will stay away from the affected roads and switch to public transport as well as to gather more taxation as fuel is wasted and burned sitting in the artificial jams.\r\nThis scheme is wasteful and environmentally unfriendly. During the Olympics it was switched to 'green wave' and the traffic ran fine, even with restricted road space. So it can be done. 1 in 7 children suffer with asthma which costs us all - There are currently no hospital beds available for respiratory complaints.\r\nThese odious schemes are implemented nationwide in all our towns and cities. They, with the high price of fuel are an attack on our freedom of movement and must be rescinded. 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This Great Briton of our modern age has made a tremendous contribution to the public's enthusiasm for and study of Astronomy.  He has inspired a huge number of astronomers past and present.  He has presented the longest running continuous television show in the world.  It is only right that his unique contribution be honoured and the most suitable place for his cultural and scientific legacy is St Paul's Cathedral or Westminster Abbey","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-18T00:04:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.586Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-20T11:00:58.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-20T10:00:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-18T00:04:03.000Z","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":71642,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/71642.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":"Medical marijuane being legalised in the uk","background":null,"additional_details":"Medical Marijuana should be legalised in the uk because the universal declaration of human rights has many arrivals in favour of legalising medical marijuana and people are being denied these rights. It has also been proven to alleviate symptoms of Diseases like MS, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. So that is why I strongly believe medical marijuana should be legal in the UK","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2014-11-04T13:15:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:21.832Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-11-05T16:19:03.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-11-04T13:15:00.000Z","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":23015,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23015.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":"Worrying levels of iodine deficiency in the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"As reported by the BBC and mentioned in a number of medical articles there is a direct link between insufficient levels of iodine in diet and irreversible mental retardation in children.\r\n\r\nhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13034582\r\n\r\nThis petition calls on the Government to:\r\n1) Follow steps taken by other European countries and introduce legislation requiring food manufacturers to enrich foods with iodine.\r\n2) Legislate that every establishment that sells salt for human consumption must have iodine enriched salt on sale.\r\n3) Establish a national campaign to make consumers aware of the importance of consuming iodine enriched salt. That iodine is especially important for pregnant women. The impact of insufficient iodine to child mental development. That all salt on sale is not the same.  That sea salt and mined salt doesn't naturally contain sufficient iodine levels, it needs to be enriched.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-16T23:24:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:35.696Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-22T10:25:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-22T10:25:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-16T23:24:09.000Z","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":43357,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43357.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":"Start a Government Funded Service to Help Handle Depression","background":null,"additional_details":"There are 4000 estimated suicides a year in the United Kingdom, and this needs to be changed. Depression is the early signs of a possible suicide and many people may be depressed but keep it to themselves. The government needs to address this issue and actually fund help centers country-wide where anyone can turn up and get free anonymous help with their depression, including depression youth clubs for the troubled teens to make friends and help each other get over depression. 10% of young people self harm in the UK, this figure is not one that the government should be proud of.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-17T23:39:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.582Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-18T11:59:20.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-18T11:59:20.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-17T23:39:18.000Z","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":43289,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43289.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":"treat all forms of cancer no matter what cost","background":null,"additional_details":"shame all politicians of all parties to make it legislation to support and treat all people of all forms of cancer to the best available treatment no matter what the cost implications are.  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I have never supported labour and never bought a Guardian newspaper. Currently i never watch the bbc news, question time or any political program because they are so bias towards the Labour party. The BBC, Labour and the Guardian seem to get together to run the same stories. We should have an investigation to see how the BBC licence can be at a lower cost for NON labour supporters or NON Guardian readers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-14T10:17:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.253Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-14T12:43:38.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-14T12:43:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-14T10:17:27.000Z","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":43253,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43253.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 requirements of UK tourist visas for Chinese citizens","background":null,"additional_details":"For the government to amend visa requirements for Chinese citizens which are currenly making it difficult for Chinese tourists to come to  Britain.\r\nThe current system makes it much easier for citizens of countries that are seen as non or minimal profit baring for the British economy to receive visas over Chinese citizens. An easier visa policy would see increased tourism in Britain leading to increased spending and exposure for British goods abroad. Currently countries such as Spain and France are reaping the benefits of having increased Chinese tourism at Britain's expense.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-14T13:02:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:40.257Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-20T09:17:58.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-20T09:17:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-14T13:02:24.000Z","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":43129,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43129.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":"Add alcohol and tobacco to the misuse of drugs act","background":null,"additional_details":"Tobacco and alcohol are legal substances used by thousands of people everyday, however both of these substances have very serious effects on your health.\r\n\r\nSmoking is currently the single largest cause of preventable cancer deaths in the UK. Every year around 32,000 people die from lung cancer alone.\r\n\r\nAs many as 33,000 people in the UK die from alcohol-related causes every year.\r\n\r\nAdd tobacco and alcohol to the list of controlled drugs under the misuse of drugs act 1971 under category A or schedule 1 of the amended act of 2001.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-11T13:43:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.830Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-12T09:17:14.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-12T09:17:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-11T13:43:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":43052,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43052.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":"give a 6 month warning order for people to find employment then take away benefits if they dont","background":null,"additional_details":"\r\n1.58million people claim jobseekers allowance, and i'm sure there are a certain amount of people under that category that are generally looking for work.\r\nBy implementing a 6 month warning order to find employment - whether paid or free, this will encourage people to get off their lazy behind's and get work rather than scrounging off the state.\r\nWhy do working people that live on a wage, where a significant amount of percentage is under the amount benefit claimers receive?\r\nthis is something the government must prioritise as it isn't a fair standard to living, it will also in the long run benefit the effect it will have on future attitude's to working.\r\n\r\nsign this e petition, and stand up for those who work and earn their living.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-09T20:21:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.594Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-10T12:47:50.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-10T12:47:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-09T20:21:00.000Z","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":42993,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42993.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":"Free Mobility Bus Pass for Students with Asthma","background":null,"additional_details":"Many people in the UK suffer from asthma. A huge amount of these people include students who need to travel to school or to college and university.\r\n\r\nThere are university students who are not living nearby the institution they are a student of and therefore need to travel far in order to get there on time.\r\n\r\nIt would be a huge advantage for them to get a way to travel to the university with a free mobility bus pass so that they are not making their condition any worse.\r\n\r\nThis means that sufferers will use less medication such as inhalers when walking or cycling to the university. Using less inhalers will ensure that the sufferer is keeping to his daily dosage limit and it also means that less prescriptions will be required.\r\n\r\nI ask everyone with severe asthma or moderate asthma where they need to take inhaler puffs every few minutes or so to sign this petition.\r\n\r\nThank you for your consideration.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-08T03:12:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.409Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-10T08:50:52.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-10T08:50:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-08T03:12:45.000Z","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":22873,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/22873.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":"Not To Be penalised when claiming JSA if you have a private pension","background":null,"additional_details":"I have worked 41 years and get a small monthly pension but that is taken off me so i dont exceed £67 per week jsa. Why should people like me be penalised. Someone who has never worked would get the same amount of benefits as me ? 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They perhaps could keep the job but be stripped of the title.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-10T13:05:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:33.251Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-10T15:24:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-10T15:24:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-10T13:05:09.000Z","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":22229,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/22229.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":"Look after are own before handing cash to immigrants","background":null,"additional_details":"I'd like the goverment to start looking after british people! stop paying for immigrants to have houses (which contain all mod cons). Its about time they looked after their own! British people are starving or freezing to death! Feed your own people before worrying about the rest of the world!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-09T20:52:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:33.047Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-11T07:41:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-11T06:41:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-09T20:52:31.000Z","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":21985,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21985.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":"There should comprehensive feasibility studies on recent plans for a £20 bn four-runway airport on an artificial island in the Thames estuary","background":null,"additional_details":"A solution to the scraping of a third runway at Heathrow airport is building an airport on an artificial island.  Airports built on artificial islands & land masses, would reduce noise & smog pollution, congestion, as well as acting as a barrier against flooding. British built Hong Kong airport is built on an artificial island, for example. A group of architects & other experts have put on a drawing board design for a £20 bn four-runway airport in the Thames estuary, twice the capacity of Heathrow. Another £30 bn to build an integrated transport system with the airport, new flood protection barrier, hydroelectric power station with enough energy for the airport. A four-track high speed rail route system that circle London will link the airport with the rest of UK. The airport can handle 150 million passengers per year & will be ready by middle of next decade. This will be money well spent on acquiring real estate and infrastructure for UK, as well as stimulating industry & employment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-08T08:57:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:32.270Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-08T13:11:47.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-08T13:11:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-08T08:57:06.000Z","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":42877,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42877.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 rail fares and make them more affordable","background":null,"additional_details":"Rail fares in this country are extremely confusing and often result in people paying more than they should especially with the amount of late trains and cancellations that there are. Why can there not be simple peak and off peak single and return fares for rail journeys and 1 or at most 2 types of advance single and return fares instead of the mind numbing fare system that there is at the moment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-05T20:52:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:39.052Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-06T08:33:16.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-06T08:33:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-05T20:52:02.000Z","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":42666,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42666.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":"Restore common blasphemy laws and Blasphemous Libel","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is to restore the blasphemy laws that were abolished in 2008 under Gordon Brown. This will help to re-ban films and extremely blasphemous material such as 'Visions of Ecstasy' and to help protect the Church.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-12-01T23:22:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:38.323Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-04T10:59:38.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-04T10:59:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-01T23:22:28.000Z","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":42488,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42488.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":"The Law has to be changed; to give land owner's the RIGHT to say where a new public footpath will go across ones land to have the least impact.","background":null,"additional_details":"The Countryside and Wildlife Act 1981 legislation has to be changed because when an Order Making Authority makes changes to the Definitive Map to create a new public footpath, why should it go right across some poor person’s front garden as that is what’s happened to me. The law must be changed to allow the land owner the “Right” to say where he or she would like it to go, so that it will have the LEAST affect on the land owner and their right to live a Private Life. It is not only common sense but it would reduce theft, vandalism and unsocial behavior that is caused by having a public footpath right across someone’s front garden.\r\nPlease support my plight as I am one of the people who have to put up with people wandering through my front garden at all hours.\r\nPlease give my suggestion your support and thank you for your time.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-29T11:26:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:37.701Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-30T08:43:01.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-30T08:43:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-29T11:26:09.000Z","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":21848,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21848.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":"Age related pension increase","background":null,"additional_details":"Isnt it time that the <increase in pension at the age of 80 years> the wonderful sum of 25p  is reviewed and increased  to a useful amount. 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They should be tested in a fair scientific environment .If they pass they would be issued a license to work as a psychic medium. 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This preserves security and secrecy and saves money. It also encourages people to vote as they don't have to go anywhere and can vote at any time of day. The November 2012 police commissioner elections might have benefitted from this.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-18T20:35:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:36.222Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-19T09:59:35.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-19T09:59:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-18T20:35:36.000Z","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":21802,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21802.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":"Introduce a \"Sealed Bid\" system for House Buyers in England","background":null,"additional_details":"To propose a \"sealed bid\" system for English house-buyers (and sellers) so that any sale cannot be scuppered by \"Gazumpers\" or \"Gazunderers\" at the last minute.\r\n\r\nThis system is used in Scotland where the price offered for a property is sealed in an envelope and cannot be altered.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-06T16:52:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.718Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-09T09:18:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-09T09:18:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-06T16:52:38.000Z","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":41903,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41903.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":"Disclosure of spoilt ballot numbers in PCC elections","background":null,"additional_details":"The Police and Crime Commisioner elections held on 15th November have generated controversy.\r\n\r\nThere are widespread reports of people spoiling their ballot papers in protest against the idea of electing a Police and Crime Commisioner and reported turnouts (which do not include spoilt ballots) are very low.\r\n\r\nAs a result it is clearly in the public interest to disclose the numbers of spoilt ballots in these elections, as it seems entirely plausible there may be more ballots spoilt than those taken by the winning candidates.  Should this prove to be the case there is a clear need for a broad review of the entire process.\r\n\r\nTherefore we, the undersigned, ask for the numbers of spoilt ballots in each constituency to be released.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-16T21:19:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:36.021Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-19T09:24:30.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-19T08:24:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-16T21:19:38.000Z","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":41874,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41874.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Create and mainitain a zero tolerance foreign policy which completely cuts aid to foreign nations that introduce Anti-homosexuality laws","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition aims to get enough signatures to force a debate in parliament on the UK's foreign policy on nations introducing laws that outlaw homosexuality. Uganda and Nigeria are both in the process of these laws and commonwealth countries like Jamaica have had them in place for years. This petition proposes a strong foreign policy of completely cutting all aid/partnerships with nations introducing such prejudice and oppressive laws and re-channelling the funds to fighting these laws and cater for the socio-political refugees such laws will create.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-16T11:37:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:35.915Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-19T12:09:39.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-19T11:09:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-16T11:37:08.000Z","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":21788,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21788.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":"Benefit Fraudsters to pay money back or face Jail","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe that anyone who has fraudulently claimed benefits that they are not entitled to, should pay every single penny owed back to the state, or else get a prison sentence of at least 6 months - depending on how much the amount is.\r\n\r\nThe benefits are meant to be for people who really need it, and for so long fraudsters seem to be milking the system.  All fraudsters should be given the option of either allowing their assets to be seized, and all money raised is used to pay the state the money that is owed, or if they are left anything in a will, then whatever they are left, then that should be used instead - whichever option would cover the money owed.  I never thought that I would say this, but people like that make me feel ashamed of being disabled.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-06T14:02:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.677Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T10:36:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-07T10:36:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-06T14:02:38.000Z","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":42269,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42269.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":"28 day ban for using mobile whilst driving","background":null,"additional_details":"A mandatory 28 day ban for using a mobile phone at the wheel. A paltry fine and 3 penalty points are no deterrent, but a 28 day ban would make people think twice.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-23T22:59:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:37.036Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-26T09:11:20.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-26T09:11:20.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-23T22:59:35.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":41833,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41833.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":"prevent christmas advertising until after rememberance day","background":null,"additional_details":"In the light of recent rememberance day commemorations, I ask the Government to consider limiting the continual surge of christmas marketing activities (particularly TV advertising) which seems to come earlier each year, until after Rememberance Sunday has taken place.  Surely it is wrong to be highlighting the ideal of a happy family christmas, when we are commemorating those whose family  lives have been torn apart.  This is not intended to be anti-Christmas or anti-Capitalist.  I am just asking for a respectful distance between the low season of rememberance and the joy of Christmas","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-15T16:46:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:35.803Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-20T15:18:09.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-20T15:18:09.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-15T16:46:49.000Z","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":41435,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41435.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":"Removal of VAT on Business Rates and Water Rates from Static Caravan / Holiday Homes.","background":null,"additional_details":"Removal of VAT on Business Rates and Water/Sewerage Rates from Static Caravan / Holiday Homes. Surely this is paid by the site owners and already built into the site fees.  Therefore doubling the tax and making leisure time unaffordable.  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As a white British male I was not permitted to join any of those groups. I then started a white reading group and was branded a racist.\r\n\r\nMove on 15 years and orginisations such as the \"association of black lawyers\" & \"association of black police officers\" are still very prominent in society.\r\n\r\nHow are these allowed to be in existance when if I was to start a \"white only\" group I would be branded a racist and be forced to close down any website etc?\r\n\r\nIt is orginisations like this that help breed animosity between different ethnic groups leading to resentment.\r\n\r\nYou can not have one rule for one and one for the other.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-08T09:23:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.545Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-03T13:56:19.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-03T13:56:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-08T09:23:02.000Z","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":41303,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41303.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 JSA ALTOGETHER","background":null,"additional_details":"SCRAP JSA ALTOGETHER AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW BENEFIT WITHOUT SANCTIONS!!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-06T16:01:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.323Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-08T10:31:46.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-08T10:31:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-06T16:01:22.000Z","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":21722,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21722.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":"Progressive measures to tackle dangerous driving","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition requests progressive measures, to tackle dangerous driving and ensure corrective action is taken by offenders.\r\n\r\n1) Financial Penalties should be linked to penalty points in a progressive manner, meaning that for every additional point a driver incurs on their licence relative to existing points, the fine should increase exponentially.\r\n\r\n2) The second measure relates to driver education\r\n\r\na) Driver awareness courses should be mandatory and in addition to penalty points, to avoid incentivising the educational route to avoid penalty points.\r\n\r\nb) In conjunction with the Driver Awareness course, drivers should sit a more advanced version of the theory exam, to ensure that they are able to demonstrate their ability to comprehend the courses teachings.\r\n\r\nc) Repeat offenders should be re-educated through a practical course and be required to demonstrate their comprehension of the training, through completing a more advanced version of the exiting practical driving test.  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Statistics already published have shown that the Ambulance Service is failing to meet its response times in certain areas. We feel that it is a right to have a timely response, regardless of where you live.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-05T14:24:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.134Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-06T09:41:34.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-06T09:41:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-05T14:24:05.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":41082,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41082.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 easier for people to make their home eco friendly","background":null,"additional_details":"In Brighton (The first area to elect the green party), Its increasingly difficult to receive planning permission to install systems which would decrease your carbon impact.\r\n\r\n In one area, A home was refused planning permission to install solar panels. When they tried again (With the recommended changes) they were once again refused. After two years, they put up the solar panels without permission and nothing was said.\r\n\r\nI would like the government to undergo two operations. Firstly, I would like them to make it easier to install solar panels, and other sustainable energy systems by telling councils to make changes to their planning permissions. Also, I would like to see the price of solar panels to reduce, so that poor families have a better chance of escaping energy poverty.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-01T13:10:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:33.562Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-05T12:06:28.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-05T12:06:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-01T13:10:25.000Z","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":41253,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41253.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 14 TRUNK ROAD","background":null,"additional_details":"Please make it law that no lorries can overtake between junctions 35 to 31 to stop all these accidents on this road between lorries so that traffic can flow easily there is nearly 2 accidents a week on this stretch of the A14 involving lorries thus grid locking the surrounding area.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2012-11-05T18:16:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.153Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-06T09:44:00.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-06T09:44:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-05T18:16:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21643,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21643.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 christmas advertisng before november 20th","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe that there should be no christmas advertising before november the 20th each year, this is because otherwise we will soon have christmas related adverts not only in october as we do but in september as well. I want the goverment to put a ban on christmas related advertising before 20th november each year","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2011-11-04T22:18:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.226Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T08:50:32.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-07T08:50:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-04T22:18:46.000Z","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":[]}}]}