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It is astonishing that virtually no motorway exists between them. The most direct route (the A303 and A30) is inadequate and, in parts, dangerous. Also astonishing is how the people who live along this route have managed, decade after decade, to put up with heavy traffic on their doorstep. Building motorway between London and Falmouth (possibly by linking the M3 and M5 and extending the M5) would have considerable benefits for London and Cornwall, enhance the A303 and A30, and improve access to Exeter (and numerous other places).","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-15T18:46:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:31.069Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-16T08:33:42.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-16T08:33:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-15T18:46:44.000Z","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":40420,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40420.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":"Recouperate money from tax evaders before going after the poor","background":null,"additional_details":"With all the cuts to public services and benifits for disabled people, it's about time the government started to recouperate the millions of pounds from companies who have evaded tax in this country. I would like the government to go after these companies BEFORE making cuts to the poorest areas of society. 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An estimate of £80 billion is being lost in tax every year because of these havens.By closing them down we can reverse cuts and bring back growth into our economy. This government has the legal powers to close these tax havens down , right now if they wanted to.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-14T21:12:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:30.908Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-15T07:06:07.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-15T07:06:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-14T21:12:55.000Z","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":21563,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21563.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Require that the BBC stop promoting private football businesses such as the Premier League and Manchester United FC","background":null,"additional_details":"The BBC spends a vast amount of airtime promoting multi-million pound private businesses such as the Premier League', Manchester United FC and Chelsea FC. It is a disgrace that a public body such as the BBC wastes resources promoting private companies in this way and they should be required to stop doing so.\r\nAside from the occasional 'special interest' broadcast the BBC should stop promoting these companies during news and current affairs broadcasts.\r\nThe BBC should encourage amateur and 'grass-roots' sports engagement not act as the advertising and marketing arm for an elitist and multi-billion pound industry.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-04T11:08:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:30.959Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-04T14:33:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-04T14:33:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-04T11:08:23.000Z","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":21564,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21564.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":"Warrant of Fitness for Residential Rentals","background":null,"additional_details":"People rent substandard housing as there is no option & landlords pocket rent with no consideration for tenants. Tenants get stonewalled when raising maintenance issues. A Warrant of Fitness issued for residential rental property makes the landlord bring the property up to a minimum standard for human habitation set by Government. Cost of WOF would offset implementing it. Landlords unwilling to bring properties up to scratch would have it compulsorarily purchased for housing stock or sold off. Benefit would trickle through to NHS & first time buyers. 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Xray of the hips showed how bad the hips are. This is already a problem with some German shepherd breeders, and alot get away with it. But if one is found out then they deserve to be shut down.\r\nPlease help by signing this petition and also helping future german shepherds.\r\nHip dysplasia is very painful, and some dogs can have it as early as a year old. What life is that?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-17T11:15:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:31.315Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-18T12:10:35.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-18T12:10:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-17T11:15:05.000Z","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":40432,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40432.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":"Spare Tyres Should Be Part Of An MOT","background":null,"additional_details":"Increasingly car manufacturers are not supplying new cars with Spare Tyres and replacing them with sealant gel.\r\n\r\nThis gel only works under ideal conditions and isn't suitable for a large number or punctures. This means in the event of a puncture you have to call out the breakdown services.\r\n\r\nWaiting for a patrol to arrive can take up to 2 hours leaving a car in potential danger on the side of the road, causing a hazard and inconvenience to other road users.\r\n\r\nI believe this is dangerous and Spare tyres should be compulsory.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-17T19:27:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:31.419Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-18T07:56:47.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-18T07:56:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-17T19:27:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":40459,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40459.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":"Criminalise possession of carbofuran","background":null,"additional_details":"The use of carbofuran by gamekeepers is killing birds of prey in England.\r\nPossession of carbofuran should be made a criminal offence","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-18T09:10:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:31.510Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-23T09:09:16.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-23T09:09:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-18T09:10:04.000Z","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":40468,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40468.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":"Reduction of the televison license if recent sexual abuse claims against The BBC are proven.","background":null,"additional_details":"Relating to the recent allegations of sexual abuse against various individuals of The BBC over recent decades I would like to raise the issue of a reduction in the television license. Although we have to wait for the outcome of full reports and investigations in to these allegations, I would like to raise the issue of a reduction in the license fee if these allegations are found to be true.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-18T11:56:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:31.539Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-26T14:06:56.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-26T14:06:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-18T11:56:50.000Z","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":21585,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21585.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"EU to publish MEPs expenses otherwise STOP all EU payments","background":null,"additional_details":"MEPs will not publish their expenses so what do they want to hide?  It is inequitable that public servants do not justify their claimed expenses as they are receiving public money and should be accountable.  As many countries have dubious standards, coupled with what happened with UK MPs expenses, how do we make the EU publish the expenses for the public to view and question?\r\nThe only real item that will make the EU take notice is to STOP making the payments.  . They should be given 3 months to publish and then Government  should stop making the payments.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-04T14:04:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.037Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-14T08:07:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-14T07:07:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-04T14:04:07.000Z","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":40573,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40573.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":"Discounted holidays for those working within educational term dates","background":null,"additional_details":"Thousands of workers who commit to working with children and young people are struggling to afford to take holidays because holiday firms increase costs excessively during school holidays, of course this also impacts on parents and families who are put under increasing pressure not to take their children out of school during term dates, to take up better holiday deals. Some may argue that teachers are paid well so can afford these excessive costs but what about all the other employees who support teachers to deliver education.  Also holiday firms need to ensure start dates and flights fit around term times as again this causes difficulties with getting time off work.  Ideally we need to stop holiday companies from setting these extortionate extra costs for all.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-20T10:43:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:31.861Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-26T14:17:26.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-26T14:17:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-20T10:43:51.000Z","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":21599,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21599.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":"Children Act 2003 by Lady Mar on 2nd July 2003","background":null,"additional_details":"Children Act is causing distress, suffering, stress and harrassment for Teenagers aged over 13 years.  They can speak for themselves.  They should be allowed to say if they are not abused and should be listened to.  They should be allowed to defend themselves against Social Services.  I am asking the Government to change the Children Act and consider not to apply that to teenagers over 13 years old.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-04T15:39:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.082Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T10:04:03.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-07T10:04:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-04T15:39:16.000Z","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":40703,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40703.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 prenuptial agreements stand up in court in the uk if they are fair.","background":null,"additional_details":"There should be a standard document that solicitors approve. The document should be fair to both parties and should address the needs of any children. Both parties should be able to keep property, savings and businesses that were acquired before the wedding. The document should be allowed to be signed after a wedding for people who are already married. I want the government to make it a legal rule that this document can be approved by a court in the event of divorce.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-23T12:20:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:32.288Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-26T12:54:17.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-26T12:54:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-23T12:20:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":40704,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40704.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat 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for the British National Party","background":null,"additional_details":"We, the undersigned, call on the government to explain why Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs misused public funds to charge an Asian employee with holding ‘extreme political views’ for heckling the British National Party (BNP) at a lawful protest.\r\n\r\n The BNP are a vile Neo Nazi groups who have:\r\n\r\n* Sought to remove all non-whites and Jews from UK shores.\r\n* Engaged in violence against those whose presence they object to.\r\n* Have boasted they have strong support within HMRC and the Civil Service in general\r\n\r\nWe urge the government to conduct a full investigation into this matter and to ascertain who in HMRC ordered public funds to be misused to charge an Asian employee with holding ‘extreme political views’ for heckling such a vile race hate 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jury","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe that all child care and adoption proceeding should be placed before a public jury as I believe that a decision as big as the removal of children should not come down to one persons decision that being a judge, I  believe that all fact based evidence and not hear say evidence should be allowed to be challenged before a public jury and that all defendants should to able to call upon any witnesses that can help in there defence and that all independent assessments that are undertaken within the proceedings should not be allowed to be used if the assessors have been given non contested reports on the case before assessments were undertaken as they would no longer be independent assessments.        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In the final analysis in these circumstances the taxpayer pays twice - one in the increase in charges to cover the cost of the fine and secondly in the lost taxes that accrue because the company can put the fine against its tax bill.  THIS MUST BE STOPPED IF FINES ARE TO BE MEANINGFUL, OTHERWISE, JUST WHAT IS THE POINT OF THE REGULATOR FINING COMPANIES?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-12-19T22:24:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:41.084Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-21T09:18:10.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-21T09:18:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-19T22:24:40.000Z","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":40821,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40821.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat 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detentions our childrens safety is at risk what if your at work and can't pick your child up or if you have been caught in rush hour traffic.\r\ndetentions should be done in school hours ie breaks and lunch times.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-26T19:57:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:32.880Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-29T14:41:17.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-29T14:41:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-26T19:57:43.000Z","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":40841,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40841.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat 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Family members of residents should be invited to attend all Care Home inspections, whether in-house or by third parties to ensure high standards of care are regularly maintained.  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Upon her death it is proposed that she become the first English monarch since Alfred (died 899) to have her name appended with the term \"The Great\"!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-04T22:04:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.222Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T16:15:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-07T16:15:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-04T22:04:41.000Z","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":40911,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40911.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 the Parliament concerned of the expansion of the Holy mosque in Medina and express the anger of british, irish and scottish muslims","background":null,"additional_details":"Reguarding the extension (destruction) of one of Islams most holiest sites Masjid un Nabwi we urge the public to stand up against this injustice of not just muslims in Saudi Arabia or the United kingdom but of muslims around the whole world....the saudi government in the past 20 years have become more inclined to immitate other cultures and places and as a loss islamic history is slowly being demolished how will our future understand the significance of these places if the history is being erased...so we urge the government to please intervene and mention the concerns of the muslims of the UK and also speak to the Saudi Arabian government about this....","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-27T22:09:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:32.993Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-29T11:53:44.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-29T11:53:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-27T22:09:38.000Z","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":40945,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40945.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":"State pensions taken earlier","background":null,"additional_details":"the children of the baby boom post war era are beginning to take their state pensions, leading to a large burden on the employed sector. Would it be feasible for those of us aged between 60 and 65 to take an earlier , reduced state pension. For instance if at age 63 I was offered a pension of 90% of my potential entitlement at 65, I would be tempted to take that, and change to part time working. This would give increased income to pensioners, yielding more tax and spending power. It would also free up jobs for the unemployed, taking them off benefits, giving them more spending power, and providing tax for the treasury.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-28T18:54:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:33.104Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-29T10:38:23.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-29T10:38:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-28T18:54:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":40997,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/40997.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":"Guidelines on asylum claims of LGBT people","background":null,"additional_details":"The Home Office should issue clear guidelines to courts handling asylum cases of those seeking asylum on the basis of their sexual orientation. Whilst the UK must protect LGBT people from the threat of torture, imprisonment or execution in their home country, decisions on whether someone is LGBT is left to the discretion of judges, who may rely on prejudices and stereotypes. Clear guidelines by the Home Office, like those existing in other countries, would lessen the possibility LGBT people being sent home to face persecution.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-10-30T03:52:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:33.288Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-10-31T13:08:47.000Z","closed_at":"2013-10-31T13:08:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-10-30T03:52:08.000Z","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":41039,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41039.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"START TAXING BANKS For People's Benefit and Personal COMMUM Wealth","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition is to make Banks to be taxed on the billions they make each year. People who put money there in the first place you should get a reasonable interest rate, But as it stands right now Banks make their money and don't pay any sort of tribute or reasonable interest rate to the people that makes the Bank operate in the 1st place. If everyone choose not to use a certain Banking Corporation and only use a Building Society, the banks would be out of business within a year.\r\nBy taxing every Bank in the country and abroad would raise trillions every year for science research, medical research, cleaner and more efficient energy ( rather than just keeping burning fossil fuels with can  diminish or the worst case scenario erase the human population through global warning). Although the government ( which is a Corporate body) is failing to maintain a stable state of continuous evolution towards mankind. 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That means simply that any calls made to that number can be redirected to any telephone in any country in the world.\r\n\r\nThe 070 number and other re-direct numbers are the used by people looking to conceal their actual phone numbers, such as criminal gangs and scammers in the UK and globally. 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A large majority of the population do not vote in council elections as they do not have time to attend in person or organise a postal vote. If you want to get people involved in our government, please make it easier to partipate. This is particularly important for younger voters who conduct the vast majority of there activities and transactions over the internet. Local councils make a lot of decisions with the local budget and are not representative or democratic at the moment.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-02T12:20:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:33.751Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-09T10:24:08.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-09T10:24:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-02T12:20:55.000Z","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":21697,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21697.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 giving points to unlicensed drivers","background":null,"additional_details":"There is no incentive to drive legally when your licence may be full of points when you pass your test.\r\n\r\ninstead the courts should impose an automatic £250 fine for every point in addition to any other fines imposed.\r\n\r\nIn addition drivers without insurance should receive a £1000 fine again in addition to any other penalty the court might impose.\r\n\r\nAny vehicle being driven illegally on the roads should be seized witbout the ability to be reclaimed by a third party.\r\n\r\nIf any fines remain outstanding after three months bailiffs should seize property to the value of the debt.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-05T17:01:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.395Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T15:41:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-07T15:41:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-05T17:01:43.000Z","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":41271,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41271.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 selling police Building for Funds!","background":null,"additional_details":"Dear All, We need to stop selling our Police Buildings. If we allow the sale of police buildings and put the money in to the police fund we will lose the assets. This money will be spent remedying the short fall in the current policing budget and not on new assets. This is a false economy. The tax payer, will end up paying money on renting properties to house our police force, which subsequently will cost us more than maintaining the existing state owned property. Recent history has shown us, selling off state owned assets to boost budgets is a short term solution and leaves a long term deficit. Selling of properties quickly will also mean they are sold for less than their market value which tends to happen in these cases so we would not get value for money.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-06T08:39:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.211Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-06T14:05:49.000Z","closed_at":"2013-05-06T13:05:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-06T08:39:37.000Z","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":41276,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41276.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 lessons in Assertiveness and First Aid compulsory as part of the National Curriculum","background":null,"additional_details":"being assertive is a valuable life skill and has to be learnt.  Learning to be assertive can only improve society attitudes and beleifs about themselves and others.\r\nFirst Aid is also a valuable life skill.   It gives better understanding of the anatomy and physiology therefore a better understand of the damage that can be caused, better understanding of how to treat minor ailments and better understanding of whether this is an emergency or not, therefore saving NHS Ambulance service money when going to minor injury cases.\r\nMy examples are only a few of the benefits society will gain through learning these two skills. 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For example, like most other key public sector roles, MP should be treated as a full time job (no moonlighting) and, like private & public sector jobs, should have certain requirements associated with it & monitored; suggestions: specific number of surgeries, minimum number of hours attendance at House of Commons, fixed amount of leave & process for booking it (not taken without prior agreement), sensible system of expenses (in real world of private sector, we have to produce receipts for everything, for instance).  In other words, redefine MP as a job like any private or public sector job, to justify the significant salary & perks currently applied to this important & prestigious role. 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Police and Crime Commissioner, Welsh Assembly, Scottish Parliament and Directly Elected Mayor elections.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-07T00:26:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.395Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-07T10:53:32.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-07T10:53:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-07T00:26:28.000Z","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":41350,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41350.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":"White reflectors on all vehicles","background":null,"additional_details":"Make it compulsory for all motor vehicles to have white reflectors fitted to the front of the vehicle as there are now so many vehicles on the roads now that are being driven with front lights that don't work and from a distance could be mistaken for a motor cycle approahing when in fact it is a car.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-07T16:46:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.474Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-08T09:02:27.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-08T09:02:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-07T16:46:06.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":27912,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/27912.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":"Councils should have more control over academy's!","background":null,"additional_details":"School's which have turned to 'academy' have almost complete independence! Children who want to go to one of these 'academy's' have to be accepted directly by the school. I think the councils educational department should have the power to say a child should go to an 'academy'! 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Tenants must pay for foreign networks whether they want them or not.  Millions of pounds being sucked out of low income homes to service related commercial debt.  Digital UK and its partners managed to help communities switchover with minimal cost - the original intention of the Government. Government must cap costs to market rate and enforce consumer choice of networks.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-08T14:05:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.604Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-23T14:58:07.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-23T14:58:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-08T14:05:14.000Z","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":41489,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41489.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":"tougher sentences for carrying knife/threats to stab","background":null,"additional_details":"I want the Government to give the courts the power to hand out Mandatory 10 year sentance for carrying knife and making threats to stab/kill.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-10T16:28:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.887Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-12T12:17:48.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-12T12:17:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-10T16:28:22.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21747,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21747.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":"Creationism is part of religious education, as evolution is part of biology. The subjects should be kept separate, not blurred as in Faith Schools","background":null,"additional_details":"Various religions are matters of individual faiths & preferences, not the ultimate prescription for everyone regarding laws, life, the universe & everything. Evolution however is a fact of life. Even in the short-term, mutations occur tens of thousand times every day for organisms like MRSA bacterium, HIV, etc. Evolution and survival of the fittest for a habitat can be perceptible within days. Those organisms that inadvertently evolved with advantages characteristics for the specific niche they live in will produce more offspring. All living creatures (from single cellular microorganisms onwards) evolved into various species over 540 million years from primordial soups of amino acids & DNA bases through mutations of DNA bases which specify amino-acids, hence various protein form & function. Even unnatural selective breeding is still evolution. King Henry VIII broke away from Catholicism facilitated the breakup of the pope’s monopoly & influence over politics, sciences, arts, laws, etc.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-06T09:14:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:31.551Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T11:33:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-07T11:33:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-06T09:14:41.000Z","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":41500,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41500.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 price of petrol/diesel the same in all areas","background":null,"additional_details":"the price of fuel should be the same in all or the majority of areas, why should the same company charge more money for the same product just cos its in a differant area, towns compared to countryside, the countryside needs it more, i.e tesco in town is 3p less than the country, its so unfair.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-10T21:47:42.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:34.984Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-12T08:58:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-12T08:58:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-10T21:47:42.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":41506,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41506.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":"Lost taxpayer money?","background":null,"additional_details":"Grass does not cover the problem of soil. The versatility of the genus willow Salix for remediation in environmental projects is emphasized by the following fact that of 15 types of soil chemical degradation listed by Logan (1992), Salix offers remediation of 10 (erosion, mine spoil, industrial waste, dredge spoil, ore smelters, sewage sludge, petroleum spills, oil shale waste disposal, nuclear waste and landfills). Inexpensive method. Learn more: http://www.cag.uconn.edu/plsc/plsc/willows.pdf. In England there was a project of reclamation of contaminated sites with wicker. Not done planting. The worst part, it was suggested that wicker is not suitable for rehabilitation. Suggested are still supported. Biodiversity-Yes, but after cleaning the ground (5-20 years). Willow leaves no side effects. If and when the government intends to re-enter the draft rehabilitation of contaminated sites using willow?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-11T00:55:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:35.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-12T11:29:37.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-12T11:29:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-11T00:55:44.000Z","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":41733,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41733.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":"let primary children be children and stop putting presure on them and primary school by introducing new tests","background":null,"additional_details":"The goverment are always introducing new test they think they are looking out for our children but i for one doubt this children with disabilitys such as asperger's syndrome, children with anxiety the impact that these tests make on the family unit is alot.  Then there is the issue of putting presure on primary schools to squeze this not only into the curriculum but also to perform.  Then there is the issue of us parents not being able to surport our primary age children with some of these tests.  I would like the goverment to stop putting the pressure on our primary school children and  let children be children, not to put so much pressure on primary schools to perform and to consolt with your public on the way forward with our primary school children and not just do it as i final thought there is alot of differnt nationalitys in our primary shools and alot of adults in our area that can not read or write!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-14T08:54:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:35.554Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-16T14:17:06.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-16T14:17:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-14T08:54:04.000Z","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":41774,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41774.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":"legalize cannabis for medical use in sertain city's of the uk","background":null,"additional_details":"to legalize cannabis for medical use such as Insomnia, Social Awareness, Emotional Stability:\r\n MS Neuropathic Pain / Urinary Incontinence:\r\nDigestive Disorders\r\n Nausea and Diarrhea and Cramping (including Menstrual Cramps)\r\n Social Anxiety\r\n Stress\r\n Sleep and General Relaxation\r\n Alert, Cerebral\r\n Anti Depress & Anxiety, Sleep\r\n Chronic Pain\r\n Appetite Stimulant/Spasms\r\n Joint and Muscle Pain\r\n and much more i believe even if it is just a tester in one city for 2 weeks ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-14T16:21:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:35.639Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-16T09:16:02.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-16T09:16:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-14T16:21:32.000Z","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":41803,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41803.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":"IPSA Board Members and Staff should be independent and free from harrassment from MPs","background":null,"additional_details":"The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority was founded to oversee the expenses system to prevent the systematic abuse carried out over many years, some of which has lead to criminal prosecution and potential much more could be.  The board and staff of IPSA should be completely independent, no current or former MPs or other people with parliamentary political ambition.  They should uphold the standards that we in everyday life are subjected to, even more so as it is public money they are claiming.  The staff and board members should be free from harassment, be it multiple audits or individual harassment of staff.  Any instances should be treated severely, with expenses privileges being withdrawn for the worst.  It appears that the worst \"harassers\" tend to be those that are trying to abuse the system the most.  The body should be subject to scrutiny, but this should be limited to a regular time period, yearly.  The Prime Minister should approve any ad hoc investigations.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-15T08:16:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:35.736Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-19T09:46:34.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-19T09:46:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-15T08:16:39.000Z","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":41917,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41917.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":"Show who is selling the cheapest petrol locally","background":null,"additional_details":"Make all petrol stations enter their current petrol prices into a central database.  Consumers should then search the database by their postcode to find the cheapest local petrol more easily.  The goal is to increase local competition between petrol stations and help to reduce fuel costs for motorists.  This idea has already been implemented by the German government, so we should learn from their experience and be able to implement this quickly and cheaply.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-17T12:35:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:36.061Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-19T09:05:04.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-19T09:05:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-17T12:35:29.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":41939,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41939.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":"combined operations medal","background":null,"additional_details":"Institute a medal for those who served in Combined Operations in WW2","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-17T19:38:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:36.116Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-22T13:45:26.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-22T13:45:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-17T19:38:09.000Z","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":41971,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/41971.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Create Environment for Teenagers in evening and weekends","background":null,"additional_details":"There is not enough activities, places and environments for the youngsters of this country to fullfill and enjoy their time rather then hanging around precincts or not knowing what to do with their time after school and at weekends. In my day we had Youth Clubs. This may not be appropriate now but I think the Government should assign a person or team to firstly ask what the teenagers would like and then assess the cost of this implementing in Villages, towns and cities. I am happy to be that person on behalf of the Government. We need to do something for the youth of today including encouraging more sport activities. 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Some are taken out of context to make a point that the source of the figures did not address.\r\nI want the G'ment to require all MPs to credit where statistics come from.\r\nThis will not create extra work as I am sure all MPs check their sources before speaking in the house or writing these figures in documents / letters.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-20T16:15:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:36.505Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-21T09:45:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-21T09:45:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-20T16:15:07.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":42126,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42126.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"The government should have to meet quantifiable targets","background":null,"additional_details":"It is grossly unfair and hypocritical for the government to set targets involving penalties in other areas of public service when they are not also subject to such targets.\r\n\r\nThe government must set out quantifiable and  legally binding targets in all major policy areas at the start of each parliament, to be achieved by the end of that parliament.\r\n\r\nThe targets and penalties for missing them should be similar to those set for other public service areas such as NHS hospital trusts or schools. Preferably this would involve the resignation of minister concerned.\r\n\r\nThe level of success should be measured by an independent, non-political auditing body.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-20T22:49:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:36.577Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-21T10:04:03.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-21T10:04:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-20T22:49:46.000Z","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":42124,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/42124.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"lower all taxes","background":null,"additional_details":"We all hate our taxes, all our taxes get taken away to buy things for our country, you may not realise but about 46 percent of what we earn a year gets taken away by our taxes, we would all be much wealthier and not so worried about money problems if our taxes went down. Obviously you have to think of the consiquenses, like our country having to get in debt with other countries and  us not being able to ship things in from other countries, but I think that our taxes should only take away 30 percent of our yearly salary.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-11-20T22:28:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:36.573Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-11-22T11:20:18.000Z","closed_at":"2013-11-22T11:20:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-11-20T22:28:04.000Z","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":63414,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/63414.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":"Eric Pickles what have you got against Rushden Lakes?","background":null,"additional_details":"Give the go ahead for Rushden Lakes and create jobs for local people","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2014-04-04T19:56:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:52.870Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-04-14T09:05:13.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-14T09:05:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-04-04T19:56:58.000Z","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":[]}}]}