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In these times of economic uncertainty and high unemployment, we believe that underused land should be used productively to create orchards, community and children's gardens and food growing spaces. We believe that there are a wide range of community, health and environmental benefits which can come from this.\r\n\r\nWe believe that there should be a presumption in favour of  people being able to grow things on underused land unless there are strong reasons why not.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-19T08:20:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.729Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-22T15:43:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-22T16:43:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-19T08:20:49.000Z","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":35095,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35095.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":"Compel publicly owned bodies to police tax avoidance","background":null,"additional_details":"With effect from 1st April 2013 all publicly owned bodies (e.g. the BBC) should be compelled to insist that all the individuals, suppliers and organisations they propose to use/employ/do business with in future in the UK sign a declaration stating that neither they nor their accountants indulge in what may be reasonably regarded as tax avoidance.  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Charities should be voluntarily donated to, taxpayers should not be forced to indirectly donate to charities through tax, as tax evasion is a criminal offence. Please end this undemocratic affair and protect taxpayers' rights.\r\n\r\nThank you","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-20T16:44:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.883Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-25T06:58:45.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-25T06:58:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-20T16:44:01.000Z","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":35217,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35217.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":"All MP's should begin each new parliament with a week in a deprived area of their constituency","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like the government to introduce a system by which MP's have to spend at least a week in a deprived area of their constituency. Ministers and cabinet ministers should maybe look more on a national scale. 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It is widely reported that the current members of the Cabinet and donors to the Tory party may have exploited tax reductions schemes.\r\n\r\nThe current Prime Minister's father reportedly developed his wealth in offshore tax havens from which the current Prime minister inherited some of his wealth.\r\n\r\nWe believe that the extent of \"tax reduction\" schemes used by the current Conservative members and donors should be investigated and made public, so that the public are fully aware of the Moral financial standards of this Countries elected members and their supporters.\r\n\r\nThis will then help define the \"Moral Compass\" for the rest of the country.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-22T10:30:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.141Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-25T07:00:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-25T07:00:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-22T10:30:57.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35215,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35215.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":"Government projects to source equipment from UK firms with preference over others","background":null,"additional_details":"There are benefits in morale, pride, and not least the economy for sourcing work and equipment from UK companies.\r\n\r\nWherever possible, HM Government should contract UK firms rather than overseas companies for any work or equipment. They should be given absolute preference - even if they charge a bit more, at least that money is remaining in our economy.\r\n\r\nBombardier's bid for the Crossrail project is a prime example of this not happening.\r\n\r\nThe Guardian even reported that the Government asked how much would be made in the UK, but said that it wouldn't factor into the decision! It absolutely should have!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-22T14:01:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.177Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-25T08:52:45.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-25T08:52:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-22T14:01:37.000Z","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":35153,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35153.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":"National lottery funds should be available for R/D & discussion (IOC & others) on ways Paralympics be completed on more equal handicaps, adaptations","background":null,"additional_details":"Paralympics should be sports with competitors competing on equal terms, with similar disadvantage/handicaps & required adaptation. HMG (& others) should facilitate discussions about Paralympic sports being competed on more EQUAL basis for ALL competitors (disabled or able-bodied) for full range of ‘Paralympics’ sports. This will ensure fair competition amongst all competitors despite of disabilities or lack of disabilities. For example, in a wheelchair race there should be categories that use the arms, another category using legs as means of prolusion of similarly adapted wheelchairs. Likewise in swimming, all competitors should propel themselves in SIMILAR use of limbs. Paralympic basketball, tennis, Ping-Pong, volleyball, netball, hockey all competitors should use the SAME method of prolusion (like using wheelchair or sitting down on the ground, etc) even if competitors are able-bodied. In a blind football/hockey ALL competitors should be blind-folded.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-21T07:50:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:13.933Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-21T14:19:35.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-21T14:19:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-21T07:50:01.000Z","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":35242,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35242.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":"That David Cameron apologises for his inheritance being increased by using tax avoidance and repays what is owed to the public purse","background":null,"additional_details":"Mr Cameron has stated that it is morally wrong for anyone to use tax avoidance techniques in order to reduce their tax liability. It is reported that his family inheritance, was passed onto him by using such a tax avoidance technique in order to reduce the tax paid.\r\nHe should now do the morally correct thing, apologise for this error of judgement and have calculated what ought to have been paid and repay that amount to the public purse.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-23T10:52:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.247Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-25T07:00:13.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-25T07:00:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-23T10:52:21.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35254,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35254.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To get a Concorde flying as secondment to the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.","background":null,"additional_details":"We know that this aircraft did not fly in WW2, but it is one of the most important and iconic flying machines that has been built.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-23T15:47:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.289Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-12T13:09:12.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-12T13:09:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-23T15:47:23.000Z","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":19464,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19464.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":"For the British Government to stop imposing sanctions on foreign countries.","background":null,"additional_details":"The British Government must immediately rescind any existing sanctions on foreign countries and impose no further ones. Such measures not only harm the national government in question but also its people. The most infamous example is the United Nations sanctions against Iraq in the 1990s and early part of this century. They had a catastrophic impact on Iraq's population as a whole, resulting in the deaths of around half a million Iraqi children, which can only\r\nbe described as genocide. Tragically, however, no\r\nlessons have been learnt by western governments, as\r\nthe United States and the European Union have\r\nrecently introduced an oil embargo against Syria, even\r\nthough the Syrian political situation is an internal\r\nSyrian matter which warrants no outside interference.\r\nForeign sanctions represent nothing more than\r\nnational chauvinism and phoney moral grandstanding against supposedly inferior nations, which western\r\nregimes are in no position to assert. 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Not even the ALG is in place anymore.\r\n\r\nIt seems like the government want you not to be able to afford education and be on benefits for the rest of your life, as of now many do not have the skills to get a job.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-24T11:41:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.368Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-25T09:09:11.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-25T09:09:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-24T11:41:27.000Z","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":35336,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35336.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 Government Leaving another Generation on the scrap heap","background":null,"additional_details":"Let us stand together and stop the government targeting its cuts at people under 25. Stopping housing benefit for under 25 isn't going to solve the problems it will make them worse: crime and homelessness will rise costing tax payers in other ways.\r\n\r\nTargeting those most vulnerable in society is not really the answer to the problem. Rather than continue demonising young people, it is time to make real changes and invest in the next generation by providing decent affordable housing, real secured jobs that pay a decent wage so that young people can live without benefits and contribute to society.\r\n\r\nIf \"we are all in this together\", the government should take more from those who can afford it and stop targeting young people. Treat everyone the same : set rates for housing benefit no matter what the age , set rate for all job seekers - no more special rates for over 25's.\r\n\r\nPlease show your support and ensure that this is debated in Parliament!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-06-25T18:01:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:14.561Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-06-26T11:47:50.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-26T11:47:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-06-25T18:01:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":35624,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35624.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":"Fine wrongful banks and pay off national debt, no more expensive enquiries","background":null,"additional_details":"The public has bailed out banks with billions of £ while many banks have flaunted trust and behaved in an immoral and arrogant manner, causing real hardship to small businesses and individuals.  Please let there be no more expensive legal enquires at tax payers' expense; just fine the wrongdoers heavily and use these to pay of the national debt rather than penalise the ordinary voters and tax payers even more.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-02T17:17:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.492Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-03T07:35:01.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-03T07:35:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-02T17:17:23.000Z","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":19579,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19579.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 VAT on Domestic Gas and electricity bills by 10%","background":null,"additional_details":"Considering rising inflation and rising energy prices there is increased pressure on household budget. Government members including the Prime minister have expressed concern and sympathy towards the ordinary citizens who are struggling. Unfortunately these words of sympathy have not been met with any concrete action. Recent energy summit was a white wash.\r\nGovernment can reduce VAT specifically on energy bills as it will mitigate some of the effect of the huge increase in energy prices.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-18T21:11:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.100Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T13:24:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-19T13:24:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-18T21:11:28.000Z","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":35698,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35698.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":"employment for the over-fifties","background":null,"additional_details":"to who it may concern,as an over-fifty tring to find employment and hearing from the government that they are concentrating on 16-24 year olds,am i the only over-fifty that is in this position or are there any more out there.to be perfectly honest i cannot believe that i am the only person in this position.having spoken to my local politicians,i am not very confident that anything is going to change unless we over-fifties make it happen.please sign up to my petition to force parliament to discuss this issue.Mr.Chris Moate","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-04T13:51:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:15.733Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-12T08:45:11.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-12T08:45:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-04T13:51:48.000Z","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":35801,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/35801.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Get the media more involved with missing people( primetimetv shows)","background":null,"additional_details":"Too many people in the uk are going missing, and not enough is been done about it, we have crimewatch to help get the bad guys so why not one to help find the missing?\r\n\r\nWe need a show on primetime to help get the nation involved of finding these people of many ages, insted of wasting the slots on fake people like big brother.\r\n\r\nWe could also do with papers having a page with missing people in that changes daily/weekly\r\n\r\nsame for radio stations could have a segment on finding the missing people nation wide by giving out helpful links and so on.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-06T15:47:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:16.103Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-02T13:33:56.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-02T13:33:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-06T15:47:16.000Z","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":19654,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19654.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":"Government buying from organisations that contribute to tax revenue","background":null,"additional_details":"Given The Government’s stated intention to reduce the structural deficit as the top priority because of the inherent danger it poses to the UK economy and the fact this needs to be achieved by raising sufficient funds to meet that necessary social expenditure (primarily National Insurance, costs of which are likely to increase substantially) it is proposed that:\r\n1.\tThat all government procurement, on a fully competitive basis, is then further assessed and procurement is from organisations that have show a higher level of current payment of tax (as a percentage of their turnover), especially the National Insurance component, than their competitors. The tax figures taken into account must be actual current payments to HMRC.\r\n2.\tThat for all organizations/ persons that receive financial assistance from public funds (taxpayer derived) the priority in the giving of public finance assistance should also be on the basis outlined in point 1.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-19T16:41:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.400Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-20T15:20:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-20T15:20:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-19T16:41:17.000Z","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":36004,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36004.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 the use of taxpayer pounds to pay the bonusses the bosses of G4S are now entitled to because they have failed.","background":null,"additional_details":"Bosses of large companies holding contracts with our present government are incentivised to fail because of the practice of our abysmal government ministers to pay huge rewards for failure.  They know they will end up with more money in their pockets - and will be protected from prosecution, by those same ministers -  if they cause the contract to fail.  This practice MUST be stopped.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-12T12:28:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:16.718Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-19T13:05:26.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-19T13:05:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-12T12:28:39.000Z","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":36060,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36060.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":"Listed Status For Ronnie Scott's","background":null,"additional_details":"Ronnie Scott's is beyond a shadow of a doubt the most important and most widely cherished jazz club in Britain, Europe and indeed the world. By giving listed status to this landmark of world culture, Parliament could insure that future generations will be able to enjoy music in this prestigious venue for decades to come. 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The government should legislate that as each vehicle comes up for testing, and all new vehicles, are fitted with a GPS speed restrictor working via the electronic injection system. This would mean that the speed limits at almost any location in the UK could not be exceeded.  It would also mean that advisory speed limits would be effective in situations such as fog/roadworks/accidents etc. For example, as a vehicle passes a 30mph sign the vehicle would be unable to exceed 30mph irrespective of the drivers wishes.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-18T12:39:26.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:17.406Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-19T08:13:24.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-19T08:13:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-18T12:39:26.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":36172,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36172.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":"Funding for the creation of a Great British Rebel Army","background":null,"additional_details":"Petition to start, fund a Great British Rebel Army, very similar to the Libyan rebels apart from we will probably wear red white and blue clothing with reversible camouflage colours.\r\nFunding to be taken from the same secret accounts that exist for such financial assistance.\r\nThis army can then be used to overthrow the Great British Government.\r\nWe the signed want the Commonwealth to also help set up this Rebel Army with training and help with tactical training.Oh, if possible a matt black truck would be nice too.  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The coaltion Governement by closing the disabled Remploy are caring more for the foriegn countries than they are their own, Remploy people that are more vunerable and need help NOW and from their own.\r\nThe last increase 36% would more than cover, and the further subseqeunt donations would cover for the so called loss. In fact the increase would cover for many many other vital services.\r\nThe Governeemt, by closing down this service are only showing they want a good face for the rest of the world, foreigners and cant be bothered by their own peoples plight","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-19T17:07:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:17.568Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-20T14:07:44.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-20T14:07:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-19T17:07:31.000Z","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":19877,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19877.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"End the Lack of Water and Food in Hospitals for Patients","background":null,"additional_details":"To create law for hospitals to provide mains water taps clearly marked Drinking Water by hospital beds in all wards and all staff facilitate patients using same, providing disposable mug-sized cups.\r\n\r\nThis makes patients equal to workers who must be provided free of charge drinking water in their workplaces.\r\n\r\nFor immobile patients to have the right to demand a mains connected water cooler bottle and mechanical tube strapped to their bed to make water accessible to them 24/7.\r\n\r\nFor the patient and the patient’s family / best friend / advocate to able to demand fluids and feeding as a right for the patient and to have the right of access to come and feed and give drink to the hospital patient.\r\n\r\nFor no medical staff to withdraw fluids and food from any patient, including those marked Do Not Resuscitate, under penalty of Manslaughter by Medical Negligence.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-21T23:37:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:25.188Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-24T14:52:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-24T14:52:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-21T23:37:41.000Z","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":36259,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36259.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":"Recruitment Agencies / Consultants","background":null,"additional_details":"Employent agencies needd to be government monitored.\r\n\r\nAdvertised jobs with agencies 80 % are not live jobs, 15% are falsly advertised 5% are real (Figures are not acurate)\r\n\r\nhow can a job that lasts no more than 12.8 weeks be advertised as permanent, no jobs from an agency will last the full 13 weeks as the company that the worker is sent to has to employ them.\r\n\r\nSTOP THE FAKE JOB ADVETS\r\n\r\njobs for british people should come 1st be more like Canada and Austrailia\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-19T08:50:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:17.489Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-20T07:44:27.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-20T07:44:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-19T08:50:19.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":36301,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36301.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 an offence to mock riders of small motorcycles","background":null,"additional_details":"Many people feel afraid to ride a small motorcycle, for fear of mockery by other road users, in particular, riders of much larger motorcycles. Please make this an offence & stop this kind of abuse. 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Furthermore, we understand that Lancaster City Council will receive £1.9 million to tackle clusters of empty homes in their area, bringing 114 empty homes back into use and we urge Lancaster City Council to spend all of that money in Morecambe’s West End.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-23T10:20:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:17.959Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-23T14:23:59.000Z","closed_at":"2013-07-23T14:23:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-23T10:20:05.000Z","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":36577,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36577.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":"Keir Starmer Dismissal","background":null,"additional_details":"Following the judgement in the Paul Chambers case, we assert that the position of the Director of Public Prosecutions is untenable and call for him to be dismissed from his post. In pursuing the prosecution of Mr Chambers, apparently despite the contrary urging of staff within his department, Mr Starmer acted against the interests of the public, demonstrated extraordinary bad faith and a lack of understanding of the law.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-28T12:57:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:18.490Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-07-31T14:18:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-31T15:18:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-28T12:57:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":"2012-11-30T15:18:16.000Z","debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":{"responded_on":"2012-11-30","summary":"","details":"The DPP was not the reviewing lawyer in the case of Paul Chambers, but in June he did instruct the team managing it to consider conceding the appeal. This was considered and progressed, however, at a later stage the DPP was advised that, as a matter of law, conceding the appeal would not be possible. This is because it was not possible because the key finding of fact in the case was a finding of the Crown Court, which only the High Court could overturn. The DPP accepted that advice and reluctantly agreed that the appeal had to proceed.\r\n","created_at":"2017-06-21T12:38:59.059Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T12:38:59.059Z"},"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":36592,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36592.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 Hearing Impaired People to join the Armed Forces","background":null,"additional_details":"Encourage the Government to allow people who are Hard of Hearing, and who wear Hearing Aids, entry into the British Armed Forces, whether it be in Combat, or non-Combat roles.\r\n\r\nMany People who wear hearing aids have tried to join the Armed Forces over the years, only to have their dreams shattered by \"Health & Safety\" etc. It is unacceptable for People to be rejected, because of a disability, Hearing Impairment, etc. What happened to \"Equality\", \"Respect\", and being \"Positive about Disabled People\"?\r\n\r\nI'd like the Government to consider changing the Law, to allow Disabled People, and people with Hearing Defects to join the Armed Forces. Just because we can't hear as well as you, does not mean that we can't do the job. The majority of Hearing Impaired people, are Physically and Mentally able to do the job, just like me (Will Cooper). Hearing should mean nothing, ever heard of sign-language, lip-reading?\r\n\r\nPlease consider this, and fight for what is right!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-29T12:59:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:18.538Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-01T10:45:23.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-01T10:45:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-29T12:59:00.000Z","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":36567,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36567.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change the law so that injuries sustained as the result of a criminal act (such as theft of electrical cable) CANNOT be treated at taxpayer expense.","background":null,"additional_details":"Criminals who get injured as a result of their activity do not deserve to be treated at taxpayer expense.  If that results in them not being treated then that is a problem for them and not the taxpayer.  IF YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE MEDICAL BILLS DON'T DO THE CRIME.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-07-28T00:15:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:18.454Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-01T08:56:42.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-01T08:56:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-07-28T00:15:56.000Z","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":36726,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/36726.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat 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This will help increase knowledge and partisipation in these sports and hopefully lead to more olympic medals in the future","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-14T08:20:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.341Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-17T14:20:46.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-17T14:20:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-14T08:20:43.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37184,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37184.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":"Cap of 2 million pounds per lottery winner - 4 million pound prize 2 winners etc","background":null,"additional_details":"Does anybody need to win £145 million pounds? Let's try and spread the wealth with new rules for winners of national and euromillions lotteries.\r\nA maximum prize payout of 2 million per winner.\r\nIf jackpot exceed 2 million there should be multiple draws with jackpot of 2 million each draw.\r\nSo instead of 1 winner of £145 million there would be 72!\r\nWhatevers left over could be rolled over to the next draw.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-15T08:37:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.550Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-17T14:24:14.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-17T14:24:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-15T08:37:43.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37234,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37234.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":"why is the government subsidising rail companies?","background":null,"additional_details":"I call upon the Government to stop paying subsidies to rail companies that are paying dividends to their share holders, rather than spending their profits on improving their services. If all the profits of these companies are being spent on improvements, and subsidies are still needed, fair enough, but not when share holders are receiving dividends, and directors enormous salaries.  If we are paying 6 billion in subsidies, surely it would be better to nationalise the railways! I therefore call upon the Government to cancel these subsidies until the companies concerned start ploughing their profits back into the railways","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-15T18:11:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.732Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-17T09:53:33.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-17T09:53:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-15T18:11:31.000Z","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":37274,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37274.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":"Ark Royal aid ship","background":null,"additional_details":"The Ark Royal is no longer use by the Navy as a warship so fit it out as an Aid Ship, fully stocked with medical supplies, non-perishable foodstuffs, a water treatment plant (that can be assembled on shore), helicopters to distribute goods on arrival and any other items considered necessary to provide immediate relief in case of natural disaster.\r\nIt can then be held ready for immediate despatch to a disaster area anywhere in the world so help can be given without waiting for any emergency plans to be enacted.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-16T12:19:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.881Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-21T07:58:10.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-21T07:58:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-16T12:19:10.000Z","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":37288,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37288.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":"Are wind farm developers the right organisation to carry out  public questionnaires about a development proposal?","background":null,"additional_details":"There has been much press debate recently about major offshore wind farm developers carrying out public questionnaires regarding large wind farm developments. There has been discussion that the questionnaires are often not sent to people living close to the land, denying local people the right to have their say. The Government must ensure that these questionnaires are removed from the developers and given to an independent body and audited by a public body.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-16T14:24:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.917Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-17T06:36:35.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-17T06:36:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-16T14:24:50.000Z","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":37310,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37310.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":"Cornish Independence","background":null,"additional_details":"The Duchy of Cornwall has a population of 535,300. It has a patron saint, own flag and a council which runs for the entire county. The Capital city is Truro and it's largest town is Saint Austell. Cornwall is one of 6 Celtic Nations with Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, Wales and Brittany. The Cornish language is also a proud feature of the duchy along with it's notable and world famous pasty. If Cornwall was independent from the UK, There would be a suitable economy from Cornwall by Tourism, Food and it's China Clay Industry.\r\n\r\nFREE CORNWALL OUT OF THE UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-16T18:22:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.979Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-17T09:31:05.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-17T09:31:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-16T18:22:49.000Z","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":37316,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37316.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 Everyone Fair Water Rates Charges","background":null,"additional_details":"Un-Metered Water Rates are currently based on an outdated 1990's Rateable value system, which can differ immensly per household, thusly this makes some people forced to pay £250 for water a year, where others get it as cheap as £130 a year.\r\n\r\nI recommend the government look into basing water rates on council tax bills or by postal code, therefore making the water rates the same for each household in the same area, instead of totally different bills for the same resource.\r\n\r\nIf I subscribe to Sky/Cable I pay the same charge as someone else, why should I pay more for the same water as my neighbours, which is based on an outdated charging system.\r\n\r\nVote for a fairer system, everyone should pay the same rate for unmetered water, regardless of where they live.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-16T20:07:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:20.991Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-21T10:16:30.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-21T10:16:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-16T20:07:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37342,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37342.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"No to a Speed Limit of 40km/hour for ATVs","background":null,"additional_details":"All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are a vital tool for a farmer's daily tasks. They are used to  round up and herd livestock and catch stray animals. Distributing feed accross farms which often stretch for miles, an ATV is the only effective  and efficient way of doing the job.\r\nA speed limit of 40 km/h would seriously hamper the daily work of any farmer","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-17T07:15:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:21.082Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-17T09:44:48.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-17T09:44:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-17T07:15:36.000Z","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":37375,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37375.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":"Public Taxes not to be used for legal or illegal sale of weaponry of mass destruction used in wars or civil battles","background":null,"additional_details":"To restrict public tax funds from being used for legal (or illegal), purchase (or selling) of, weaponry of mass destruction used in wars or civil battles.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-17T16:18:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:21.227Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-22T07:57:15.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-22T07:57:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-17T16:18:18.000Z","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":42138,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42138.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Save Taunton Shelter","background":null,"additional_details":"Please Save Taunton Shelter a vital community resource for the homeless, debt relief, benefit support and housing related issues. Without this there wil NO provision in Somerset to aupport vulnerable and low income families or individuals at risk of losing their homes.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-11-21T09:16:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:36.607Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-29T08:42:46.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-29T08:42:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-21T09:16:24.000Z","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":37426,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37426.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":"i would like more goverment help for parents with young disabled adults","background":null,"additional_details":"i would like help from our goverment for disabled young adults. the goverment is sadly closing the Remploy factories.  many young adults are left to flounder at home even after taking college placements, a lot of which have nothing to do with furthering their careers.\r\nI know from experience that these young people only want to feel that they are doing something worthwhile. They also know that they are being fobbed off with courses such as car valeting and international cuisine. it is time we started to treat these young people with respect. This in turn would help all parents.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-19T08:12:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:21.404Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-20T06:47:02.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-20T07:47:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-19T08:12:07.000Z","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":37424,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37424.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":"D W P Is not coping with work load","background":null,"additional_details":"the DWP has now got such a back log that it is taking months if not over a year to settle any appeal, this is just not how a goverment department should work.\r\na urgent review should be carried out to sort the mess this department is in.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-19T06:06:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:21.396Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-20T10:00:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-20T10:00:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-19T06:06:14.000Z","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":37436,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37436.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 Quantitative Easing.  Temporarily zero rate VAT and Basic Rate Income Tax to directly stimulate the economy, rather than giving money to banks.","background":null,"additional_details":"The economy is back in recession showing Quantitative Easing has not, (and will not) work.  To stimulate demand in the economy any future monies that would be given to banks for Quantitative Easing (about £50 billion on the last occasion) should be returned directly to the public in the form of zero rating of VAT and the Basic Rate Income Tax until £50 billion of tax relief has been accrued.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-19T16:35:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:21.429Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-20T06:54:28.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-20T06:54:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-19T16:35:54.000Z","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":37632,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37632.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 regulations for existing and newly built housing","background":null,"additional_details":"I can upon the Department for Energy and Climate Change to urge the Government to create compulsory regulations that all existing and newly built buildings must follow to improve their energy, heat and water efficiency.\r\nUnder the Kyoto protocol, the Government intend to meet certain targets over the years about reducing our CO2 emissions by improving the country's energy efficiency.\r\nBut to do that I feel the Government must take serious action and create compulsory energy, heat and water efficiency measures. So that the percentage of CO2 emissions can be reduced by at least 25%.\r\nMeasures such as making sure that every household has 270mm of Loft Insulation installed, can save the UK approx. £500 million and 2.7 million tonnes of CO2 each year (equivalent to taking approx. 100,000 cars off the road).\r\nYears ago, We and Britain lead the Industrial Revolution all over the world, so now, why can't we lead and inspire the world to take part in a Green Revolution?\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2012-08-23T23:23:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:22.025Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-24T10:52:23.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-24T10:52:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-23T23:23:09.000Z","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":[]}}]}