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Religious Education should be outside of the curriculum - Catholacism to be taught at Sunday School, Islam taught at the Mosque, Judaism at the Synagogue etc. Law is a neccessity that everyone needs to be aware of and that pupils are ignorant of when leaving school. Religion is choice and when a child is old enough can make that choice by spiritual guidance by parents and religious teachers outside of school.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-14T15:09:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.559Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T14:12:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-25T14:12:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T15:09:50.000Z","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":12078,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12078.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 Police Paperwork: Increase the time Police can be out on the streets","background":null,"additional_details":"I call upon the Home Office and Government to take all necessary steps to enable front line Police Officers to spend more time in their communities by reducing the amount of paperwork and bureaucracy, spending hours and hours filling in forms for various departments and the production of statistics for Government Targets. Introduce an electronic system to capture any information which can be recorded in this way. Successive Governments have failed to do this and I am sure the vast majority of Rank and File Police Officers would agree, not to mention their Chiefs.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-14T16:33:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.655Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T08:34:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T08:34:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T16:33:00.000Z","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":12330,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12330.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":"Do whatever necessary to narrow the gap between rich and poor.","background":null,"additional_details":"The widening gap between rich and poor is truly obscene and leads to serious inequality.  Whatever necessary tax increases for the rich and price cuts for the poor MUST be implemented.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-15T11:21:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:59.547Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:54:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:54:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T11:21:51.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":12335,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12335.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":"Rapists should be identified no matter what their age is","background":null,"additional_details":"We have heard cases especially with the recent riots how 'minors' are granted anonymity for crimes even for serious offences such as rape.  It is well within the public interest that such offenders should not remain anonymous and they should be registered on the sex offenders list no matter how old they are.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-15T11:34:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:59.565Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T09:34:56.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T09:34:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T11:34:21.000Z","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":57065,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/57065.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":"Rethink Student Maintenance Loans - Optionally Larger Loans","background":null,"additional_details":"A call to David Willetts MP to begin a dialogue over student maintenance loans and to change the current system.\r\n\r\nThe cost of student living is at crisis point.\r\n\r\nThe solution is a simple one: optionally larger loans.\r\n\r\nThis loan would be entirely optional, so it need not be an imposed debt on everyone. With transparency over interest rates, it would be entirely up to each student to make an informed decision on the level of support necessary and to take that risk as they see fit.\r\n\r\nIf the current loan proposals do not change, we will have a higher education policy which inexcusably discriminates on grounds of wealth.\r\n\r\nThe current loans are paltry, unfit for purpose and an embarrassment. By next year, the problem will have worsened.\r\n\r\nSomething must change - and it must change soon, before another generation of students are subject to living a degree in penury. 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Has it worked? At the same time our armed forces are being cut to save money but aid is increased.  Why not scrap the aid budget and pass it to our forces and offer our forces instead.  If a developing country needs water, then use the army, they have engineers and the equipment to help.  At the same time this promotes our country as forces that protect and help people.  Aid is not about money, its about helping people.  Our forces can help these people in need.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-05T07:31:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:33.216Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:01:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:01:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T07:31:51.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":12764,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12764.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":"Minimum Age for Council / Social 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to bring in legislation, or modify existing, to provide free NHS dental care for over the 60s in England (only).\r\nThis will go a small way to restore some equality in spending matters within  the UK as a whole.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-16T17:26:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:01.529Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T07:21:22.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T07:21:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-16T17:26:38.000Z","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":4565,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4565.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat 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theft","background":null,"additional_details":"MPs have stolen vast amounts of money from the taxpayers in recent years, all coming to light in the recent expenses scandal. It is the actions of our self-styled leaders which have led to a growing \"culture of theft\" in the country and has certainly influenced other sectors of society.\r\n\r\nIt is the belief of most that the alleged thieves and fraudsters have gotten away with it, having been \"judged\" by their colleagues and not a jury of their peers, as everyone else would be.\r\n\r\nWe ask the government to bring in an independent court to try every MP who has stolen in excess of 0.9 pence, with strict sentencing guidelines. Only this will set an example to the rest of the country.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-17T12:38:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.537Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T15:47:28.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T15:47:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T12:38:58.000Z","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":4877,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4877.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":"Home Brew Distallation Of Spirits To Be Allowed","background":null,"additional_details":"Requesting a change in the current Laws of the Land to allow the practice of the distalation of alcahol on a small scale for home consumption.\r\n\r\ncurrently HMRC require you to have a Distillers License however they will only provide a License if you have a large still and so therefore if your still falls out of this catagory then you are not allowed to operate legally.\r\n\r\nPlease can the law be amended so that the home brew enthusiast can make spirits as well even if the quantity is limited to XX Litres per year.\r\n\r\n\r\nthe full details of the existing Spirits production in the United Kingdom Details that I would like to see amended to allow home distillation are on the link below.\r\n\r\nhttp://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageExcise_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000245&propertyType=document\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-05T13:34:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:35.821Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:38:04.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-15T11:38:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T13:34:08.000Z","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":13365,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13365.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":"Support Police Officers","background":null,"additional_details":"During the Riots of August 2011 we saw and heard Police commenting and often complaining of Police officers not getting support. Fair treatment for Police officers is always needed. Police often have their hands tied, we need to allow Police to use more force with criminals. Police should be allowed to use their batons more often.\r\n\r\n I know that when you taser, hit or gas someone it requires allot of paper work. This is off putting as officers should not have to do this. Officers should feel safe, free and not worrying about will they get sacked because the used their baton too much.\r\n\r\nThe community and I want to decrease as much paper work as possible when force is used. Better protection for Police Officers. Also we want you to give Officers the confidence that they can take appropriate force and not get abuse, inspected, investigated or framed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-18T00:50:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:03.353Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T06:42:41.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T06:42:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T00:50:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":49363,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49363.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 possible to countersign the petitions on this epetition site","background":null,"additional_details":"Call to have a countersigning on each petition for people who disagree, similar to what could be called a dislike on a petition posted here as a signing option.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2013-04-27T15:08:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:04.563Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-01T09:21:48.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-01T09:21:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-04-27T15:08:15.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13549,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13549.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 Council Tax for the elderly","background":null,"additional_details":"Council Tax should be reduced for the elderly, starting at age 60. The elderly make few demands on council services if still in their own homes. They may have lost their life partner but still only be entitled to a 25% reduction. Therefore, from age 60, give a 5% per year reduction, in addition to any single occupancy reduction. As a result, at age 65, a single elderly occupant would only pay 50%. In addition, remove consideration of savings/assets of less than £250,000 for housing benefit and reduce council tax by any housing benefit eligibility, whether or not housing benefit has actually been claimed by the householder.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-18T17:57:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:04.026Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-30T09:30:26.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-30T09:30:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-18T17:57:55.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":5144,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/5144.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 standing charges on utility meters","background":null,"additional_details":"I think it's disgusting that over 65's have to pay a daily standing charge on their utility meters and also the line rental on their telephone line. Some of the utility meters have been in homes for years and years and have earned the greedy utility companies hundreds if not thousands of pounds in daily standing charges.Also anyone over 65 should not have to pay a telephone line rental because in the majority of cases the rental more than outweighs the actual call charges,i personally have had my phone line for over 35 years and have never had cause to call out BT to repair it,so how many similar cases are there. The utility companies and Bt make vast sums of money off these charges and to give pensioners relief of these charges would be a charitable course of action.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-05T17:01:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:36.673Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T09:01:47.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T09:01:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T17:01:01.000Z","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":18771,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18771.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":"BT to under go a public enquiry held by an independent company","background":null,"additional_details":"There are literally hundreds of websites dedicated to venting about the poor service BT provides.\r\n\r\nThere seems to be no one controlling BT and they seem to answer to know one.\r\n\r\nThey charge for everything and admit fault for nothing.\r\nThey are in my opinion one of the most frustrating companies to deal with.\r\n\r\nI believe they should be held accountable for their actions.\r\n\r\nI’m sure not everyone has had a experience with BT but there seems to be enough people for who have for someone to start questioning the services they are providing.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-07T10:24:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:21.365Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-07T11:13:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-07T11:13:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-07T10:24:10.000Z","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":18808,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18808.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 more funding avaliable for the research into the treatment and cure of cerebral pasy","background":null,"additional_details":"I urge people to sign this petition to support all those who suffer with cerebral palsy.  This petition wants more research and funding into this disability","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-07T17:30:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:21.482Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-13T07:58:33.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-13T07:58:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-07T17:30:16.000Z","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":11052,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11052.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"fairer alocation of social housing","background":null,"additional_details":"i believe that people who work and contibute to the economy should have more chance of gaining points for housing allocation over those who dont, ie unemployed, imagrants and in particular those who are costing the goverment money through drug programs and child benefits on top of their own benefits. As the way it is just now is not encouraging people to work and contribute to the socitey.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-12T19:41:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.748Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:49:20.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T10:49:20.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T19:41:23.000Z","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":19077,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19077.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":"Immediately suspend all UK aid payments to Uganda","background":null,"additional_details":"There is growing evidence that the Government and Police forces within Uganda are failing to tackle the problem of child sacrifice and torture.\r\n\r\nAs taxpayers we should not be offering aid to regimes that not only tolerate this sickening behaviour but fail to punish the perpetrators.\r\n\r\nThe UK Government should suspend all payments to Uganda until such a time that it has been demonstrated that the problem has been dealt with.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-12T11:33:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:22.375Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-25T08:07:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-25T08:07:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-12T11:33:58.000Z","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":19449,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19449.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 domestic users electricity & gas should NOT be sold at a discounted rate for higher usage.","background":null,"additional_details":"For domestic users electricity & gas should NOT be sold at a discounted rate for higher usage.\r\n\r\nThe government should pass an act that enforces this pricing structure for domestic gas and electricity.\r\n\r\nCurrently there are a couple of high units (effectively the standing charge) then units are the standard price. Then if you use enough energy the unit price goes down! This is what should be disallowed. The price not go down, it should go up (or stay the same).\r\n\r\nThis is likely to reduce people’s use of power to have a fairer charge for people who live modestly. This would be in line with thinking green.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-17T19:58:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:23.643Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-20T13:12:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-20T13:12:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-17T19:58:46.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":11680,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11680.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":"Universities should give 80% of their places strictly to UK nationals","background":null,"additional_details":"This is a petition to make law that universities should give 80% of their places to UK nationals. It is grossly unfair that UK home students are being pushed out to give way for higher paying foreign and EU students. England and its university's should be making a priority to give places to UK home students, Not the rest of the world. Sign this petition now to make it easier for  Our Future Children to get a place at British University's.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-13T17:23:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:57.140Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T17:27:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T17:27:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T17:23:37.000Z","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":19575,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19575.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":"Quantitive Easing Bypass Banks!","background":null,"additional_details":"STOP pumping the Quantitive Easing monies into the banks where it is absorbed into profits rather than handed out to small busineses to kick start economy! Place the £75b into OUR NORTHERN ROCK BANK and get the Chamber of Commerce Network to distribute \"low\" or interest free loans to the businesses it's meant for!\r\nInfrastructure there so no additional funding needed?\r\nLETS GET THE ECOMOMY MOVING AGAIN WITHOUT LINING BANKERS POCKETS!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-18T20:48:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.085Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T13:24:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-01-19T14:24:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-18T20:48:43.000Z","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":19636,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19636.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":"Relax the 5%VAT on domestic fuel","background":null,"additional_details":"Until the next Budget in 2012, eliminate the VAT of 5% on all domestic fuels during the high consumption period October to March.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-19T13:10:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.337Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-20T15:18:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-01-20T16:18:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-19T13:10:00.000Z","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":19640,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19640.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":"Private pension deductions from benefits.","background":null,"additional_details":"When many people took out a private pension it was on the understanding that it would give us all extra income. But after having it robbed by Gordon Brown when Chancellor, with extra taxes etc making them virtually worthless; plus the fact that for every pound recieved in private pension it is also deducted from one's benefits and  taxed when tax has already been paid on money put in. This needs reversing no tax should be paid or loss of benefits if private pension recieved is less than £5000 per annum. It is alright for those on Gold plated pensions like MP's themselves how about letting the ordinary person enjoy a little of what we have saved for.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-19T14:00:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.353Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T16:10:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-19T16:10:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-19T14:00:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":19966,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19966.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 banks selling gold and silver on paper iou and naked short selling","background":null,"additional_details":"The selling of gold and silver should be in a free market. Banks are naked short selling gold and silver (selling it when they don`t own it to sell) and also are selling it on paper with ious, thereby making the price of these metals artificially low. How can you sell something that you don`t even own? This needs to be stopped and therby allow these metals to attain their true value, which in todays economic climate is much higher than their spot prices.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-23T12:14:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:25.497Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-27T13:31:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-27T13:31:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-23T12:14:50.000Z","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":20086,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20086.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":"Northern Ireland Referendum British Voters Only","background":null,"additional_details":"During this times of austerity and financial uncertainty can the British people continue to afford the costs of carying the open wound that is Northern Ireland. For far too long the British tax payers have suffered and wasted far too much good money that would be better spent on the loyal honest people of Britain and the savings could be used for Health and Education. We therefore call for a referendum of Northern Ireland leaving the United Kingdom and cutting all support and ties.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-24T16:33:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:25.934Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-27T08:59:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-27T08:59:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-24T16:33:01.000Z","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":12070,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12070.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":"electors to vote electronically on parlimentary business","background":null,"additional_details":"Those on the electoral register should be allowed to vote electronically on all business in the house. You can pay your tax and bank electronically so why can't one vote on the future of this great state,giving everyone a democratic stake in the future of the country. MP's and the Goverment should enact legislation allowing this to become a true democratic process thus encompassing all of society. Allowing electronic voting would encourage a larger proportion of the electorate to be involved in the political processs rather than the lower percentage who vote in the current electoral process. MP's could still debate the issues involved and put forward arguements for or against those issues, thus giving guidance to those voting on those issues","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-14T16:02:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:58.624Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T13:52:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T13:52:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-14T16:02:54.000Z","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":20516,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20516.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Pay politicans the national minimum wage","background":null,"additional_details":"Lets see if the people that run the country, can live like the rest of us.\r\nLets see them run a house, pay their bills and run  a car on the generous amount of money they expect the rest of us to get by on..........After all, \"we are all in this together\".","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-27T09:08:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:27.537Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-31T09:09:46.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-31T09:09:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-27T09:08:48.000Z","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":20540,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20540.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 Agencies Working Practices Revision","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to see a revision of Employment Agencies Working Practices specifically to include the following issues.\r\n\r\nRegistered candidates looking for work treated with far more discretion and respect,and provided with a high standard of service in return for all the work they put into their job hunt.\r\n\r\nComplete honesty concerning any job applications made on a candidates behalf,and if not put forward specific reasons why provided.\r\n\r\nAgreed timescales adhered to regarding interview feedback and job decisions information, and specific feedback provided to assist candidates.\r\n\r\nA complete stop to ghost jobs being advertised in multiple locations,with the same specific job information which simply dont exist.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\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":"2011-10-27T12:43:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:27.621Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-28T11:39:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-04-28T11:39:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-27T12:43:54.000Z","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":12357,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12357.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":"Infant formula on prescription","background":null,"additional_details":"Although 'breast is best' is obvious.  My wife, and I suspect many mothers are, are unable to produce enough breast milk to satisfy baby's needs.\r\n\r\nAs such, I find it awful that we should fork out £8 for a box of infant formula to keep our young alive.\r\n\r\nThe baby would most like starve to death without this fomula milk.\r\n\r\nThat is why I have setup this e-peition, to make infant formula available on prescription.\r\n\r\n(I would suggest a full assessment be made to each case to verify that the mother cannot produce enough milk for their child - rather than those who cannot be bothered)","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-15T12:42:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:59.640Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T13:14:53.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-15T14:14:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T12:42:39.000Z","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":12568,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12568.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":"An oath for politicians.","background":null,"additional_details":"All MPs are currently forced to swear allegiance to a hereditary dynasty. http://www.parliament.uk/about/how/elections-and-voting/swearingin/\r\n\r\nParliament should debate an oath whereby MPs can only take their seats after swearing allegiance to their country, their constituents' best interests, and their own consciences. An oath that all MPs can honestly swear is a step towards greater integrity in public life.\r\nThe debate should also include discussion on whether the oath should specify that MP's are expected to live cleanly with the highest of morals, and strive to inspire and act as a role model for all.\r\nSuch an oath would clearly state why MPs are elected and whom they should serve.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-15T20:11:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:00.385Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:48:41.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-16T11:48:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-15T20:11:17.000Z","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":20942,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20942.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Tax unhealthy food subsidise healthy food","background":null,"additional_details":"I propose a tax on unhealthy snack foods you may purchase in a supermarket (Pies, sausage rolls, burgers) which are normally relatively inexpensive. The revenue from this could be used to subsidise healthier alternatives (sushi, salads, fruit salads) which are normally more expensive thus making them a more atractive option especially to people on low income.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-10-31T19:47:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:28.928Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-01T16:48:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-01T16:48:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-31T19:47:57.000Z","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":20952,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20952.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 the cost of Third Party Car Insurance to fuel.","background":null,"additional_details":"Add the cost of third party insurance to fuel so that it would not be possible to drive without insurance.\r\n\r\nMotor Insurance Bureau to handle claims. 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The large sized and low denominated \"copper\" coins in circulation should be removed and the metal recycled thereby also reducing the burden on mining.\r\nThe 5 pence coin would then become the lowest legal tender coin in the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-11-02T13:02:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:29.718Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-02T15:47:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-02T15:47:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-02T13:02:09.000Z","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":12846,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12846.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review of the proposed 8% increase to rail fares","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned call for an urgent review of the proposed 8% increase in rail fares in England. We are concerned that the increase in fares will affect millions of commuters across the country already paying high fares for services provided by rail companies that are not fit for purpose; subject to overcrowding, delays and cancellations on a daily basis. Rail users in the UK already pay some of the highest rail fares in Europe and we feel that further increases do not take into account the lack of service and improvement that is evident from our use of such services. Proposed fare increases will also lead individuals to seek alternative transportation including travelling by car and motorbike which will undoubtedly impact the Governments aim of encouraging environmentally friendly travel across England and the rest of the United Kingdom. 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They have, and continue to be, provoked by their  'fathers' - successive irrresponsible British governments. The British Government is guilty and must apologise.\r\nPoliticians, over the last 3 decades, have been negligent and have let down the younger generations and provoked them to feelings of anger and hopelessness by permitting the de-industrialisation of Britain and the out-sourcing of jobs to foreign countries. English Law is Bible-based:\r\nKing James Version\r\nEphesians 6. http://bible.cc/ephesians/6-4.htm\r\n4. And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.\r\n\r\nColossians 3. http://bible.cc/colossians/3-21.htm\r\n21. Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be discouraged.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-20T10:05:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:05.009Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T10:31:37.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T10:31:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-20T10:05:53.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14188,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14188.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":"Utilising the full Wind Turbine Generation to the National Grid","background":null,"additional_details":"The Goverments commitment to the E. U. to generate nearly a third of our electricity from renewable resources within the next nine years, is not going to happen, unless something is invented to combat the vagaries of the wind & the need to have gas-fired stations running on standby, should the wind drop .  One thing that would do this is a Rechageable Battery .  The largest Rechargeable Battery at present is at Fairbanks, Alaska - it will supply power to 12,000 homes for 7 minutes, it also weighs 1,300 tons . This is far too small, but one 100 times it`s capacity would be more like it, to store intermittent power & release it when required . I propose that the Government pursues this idea, with prizes & grants for practical inventions, so that the full potential of Wind Generators be realised . 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David Cameron's promises of; \"A new kind of politics.\" & \"We have learned our lesson we are listening.\" were just more spin.\r\nIt is now 'normal' for the public to be lied to almost daily.\r\nIn this new digital age we need to seriously update our tired democracy.\r\n\r\nNEW DEMOCRACY:    When voting at General Elections, each voter is registered with the Direct.Gov e.petitions website.\r\nPetitions started by & signed by registered voters HAVE to be acted on.\r\nPetitions that get 10% of the voting turnout HAVE to be debated within one month.\r\nPetitions that get 33% of voting turnout HAVE to be passed as law. (Unless an opposing petition gains more votes.)\r\nIf a petition calling for a General Election gets 33% of voter turnout - an election must be held within three months.\r\nThis 'new democracy' would increase voter turnout by people who want to have a say and now see that their vote is not wasted.\r\n\r\n ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-24T15:40:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:07.762Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T11:57:13.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-25T11:57:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T15:40:50.000Z","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":14648,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14648.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":"Put energy generation into a charitable trust","background":null,"additional_details":"I seek the mandate of parliament to instruct the Secretary of State for Energy to renationalise all energy generation & transmition equipment and operations in the UK so as it may be placed in a charitable trust.\r\n\r\nThis non profit energy sector would first allow for a vast reduction in the cost of energy to all, reducing bills & levels of fuel poverty instead of lining the pockets of a privileged. Then any available \"profit\" could then also be used to invest in the rapid development of newer, more efficient technologies and to upgrade the ageing networks leading to a 21st century energy sector providing for the needs of the nation.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-24T15:57:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:07.843Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T11:04:01.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-25T11:04:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T15:57:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14834,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14834.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 Forces Pension Past & Present Tax Free","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned would submit to the Government that all members of HM Forces in reciept of a Military Pension be given tax exemption on that pension.  This would be a mark of gratitude to those brave personnel past and present.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-25T12:51:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.421Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T10:02:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T10:02:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-25T12:51:23.000Z","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":14864,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14864.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 Forces Pensions Past and Present Tax Free","background":null,"additional_details":"That ALL Forces pensions Past, Present and Future should be Tax Free\r\n\r\nThe Government and the MoD should enshrine this in law.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-25T14:47:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.529Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T10:05:00.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T10:05:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-25T14:47:31.000Z","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":15451,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15451.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":"Constitutional Reforms & Federalisation of the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition seeks the mandate of Parliament to compel HM Government to bring about a programme of constitutional change to redefine the nation. Currently there are issues with no sole English parliament and devolution in the other 3 nations of the UK.\r\n\r\nThis petition seeks to correct this through the following steps. First the removal of all Scottish, Welsh and NI MP's from the House of Commons to create an English Parliament with the same remit and powers as the Scottish Parliament in Scotland. Further to this full devolution of fiscal, commercial and economic policy to the four national parliaments with monetary policy in the hands of national central banks.\r\n\r\nNext the abolition of the unelected House of Lords and the creation of an elected Federal Senate in its place. 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Cornwall is one of the poorest county's in the UK. It is time that such people no longer receive such an income when the county needs as much as it can possibly keep for it's own agenda.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-01T20:13:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.543Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-13T11:45:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-13T11:45:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-01T20:13:22.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":4726,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/4726.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":"BOGOF","background":null,"additional_details":"Current supermarket policy of e.g. \"buy one get on free\" (BOGOF) encourages overbuying of perishable goods and food wastage.  This marketing policy should be banned and replaced by giving customers the right to buy one of such goods on offer at half price at the tiime of shopping displacing any voucher scheme offer..","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-05T12:14:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:35.305Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T13:40:41.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T13:40:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-05T12:14:01.000Z","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":15611,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15611.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Remove the \"bulk rubbish\" fee in central London","background":null,"additional_details":"Westminster has introduced few years ago the charge for \"bulk rubbish\" transforming our streets into dumping grounds as people try to avoid the £20 fee.  An increasing numbers of fridges, TVs, washing machines, mattresses and wardrobes (including mirrors and glass shelving) is being dumped in the streets making them undecent and unsafe. Especially for kids or at night.  This petition asks to revert to the previous collection service allowing three collections a year per household. ______________________________________________________ MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD by signing this petition...................... MAKE YOUR VOICE EVEN LOUDER (once signed) by sharing this page with your friends on Facebook. ______________________________________________________ Thank you for helping us out.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-31T19:05:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.066Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-08T09:25:29.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-08T09:25:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-31T19:05:46.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15793,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15793.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"TAX ON SEPTIC TANKS  ","background":null,"additional_details":"How can a tax on septic tanks be justified?\r\nIn rural areas there is no option but to be linked to a septic tank.  The emptying of which has to be paid for by each resident.\r\nRural areas, often, have no street lighting, no mains drainage and no road upkeep.  Yet still pay the statutory and standard Council Tax revenue.\r\nStop this now.\r\n\r\n ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-09-02T09:18:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.681Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-21T14:41:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-21T14:41:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-02T09:18:35.000Z","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":9746,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9746.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":"Mandatory Army cadet scheme","background":null,"additional_details":"To introduce a scheme where all young children from the age of 9 should have to attend the army cadets. This would help to develop discipline, teamworking, education, physical activity and morals amongst the young. It should continue until the age of 16. The scheme should be free, but excursions to be assisted by the Parents in full time employment. Those with benefits should be able to pay weekly at a lower rate. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":5,"created_at":"2011-08-12T07:33:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.077Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T14:37:23.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T14:37:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T07:33:19.000Z","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":[]}}]}