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No banker should be able to threaten to leave with our money if we try to regulate them.\r\nThe refinancing deal should be examined in detail to assess why such a situation was allowed that granted the banks our money without any recourse for the taxpayer.\\\\if this was not in the interests of the public it needs to be resolved.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-26T04:03:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.863Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-02T12:52:10.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-02T12:52:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-26T04:03:50.000Z","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":14889,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14889.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":"Rename the Bank of England to better represent UK","background":null,"additional_details":"The Bank of England is the central bank for the whole of the UK; however its current name promotes a separatist view of the UK.\r\n\r\nBy changing the name to be more inclusive, such as Bank of the United Kingdom, it will more clearly define its role and promote wider integration of the various states of the UK.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-25T16:10:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.615Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T10:05:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T10:05:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-25T16:10:45.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15040,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15040.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 Cost of Living","background":null,"additional_details":"Over the past few months there has been debate on various issues, but very little with regards to energy costs or cost of living.\r\n\r\nI believe that lower prices of products and services would do the economy the world of good. Lower VAT, fuel duty and NI. Not to be funded by high borrowing, but these measures would stimulate the economy and be self-funding. For example, if we can get money flowing through the economy and get people spending we can get the economy going. That means lower benefit payouts as, in theory, more people would have jobs.\r\n\r\nHowever, the main aim of this is to get MPs to debate the issue in parliament. The cost of living must be debated at the very least. 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Many schools have chronically underfunded IT infrastructure and the GCSE & A Level IT qualifications very rarely teach relevant industry skills. This petition calls on the government to review its current IT strategy in the state school system. This review should also consider the benefits of compulsory teaching of IT skills in our nation's schools, how school IT infrastructure can be sustainably funded and the benefits industry consultation on the curriculum behind the current A Level & GCSE IT qualifications would bring to the wider economy and overall IT literacy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-27T15:46:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:09.550Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-08T12:17:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-08T12:17:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-27T15:46:12.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15566,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15566.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":"Top Gear Should be Removed from our Screens","background":null,"additional_details":"The BBC program Top Gear promotes high octane automobiling. Unfortunately, it also promotes motoring which removes responsibility in driving. It also promotes a desire for high powered vehicles which can exceed the national speed limit by an order of magnitude. Top Gear is watched by about 2 million people every week and this means the program is very popular. I argue that the philosophy promoted by Top Gear presenters is in direct opposition to the governments drive for safer driving and lower deaths on the road. 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This cannot be morally right. Young drivers in particular have to pay thosuands of pounds a year to insure their cars legally. Fines for having no insurance should be double whatever the highest premium is for someone that age to provide an incentive for everyone to be insured.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-29T18:11:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:10.158Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-15T10:48:46.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-15T10:48:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-29T18:11:49.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15453,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15453.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change parking charges","background":null,"additional_details":"Make the Department of Transport directly responsible for all parking charges. To include all on-street and off-street parking on both public and private land.\r\n\r\nParking charges should be the same throughout the United Kingdom irrespective, e.g. 10 pence for an hour, 20 pence for 3 hours, 30 pence for 5 hours, 50 pence for 8 hours and so on. Rates should be set on a national basis and not by local councils, other public bodies or private individuals or companies. Charges might be doubled if the area/location is patrolled to ensure the safety of vehicles and their contents. The provision of patrols to make the administrator legally liable for damage or loss.\r\n\r\nRevenue from parking charges to be added to grants to local authorities on an agreed scale.\r\n\r\nThereby removing incentives for local council etc. to impose excessive charges.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-30T17:45:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:10.567Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-31T11:50:33.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-31T11:50:33.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-30T17:45:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":15465,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15465.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 Mosque in Mitcham Town Centre","background":null,"additional_details":"there has been planning permission to convert one floor of the old job centre in Mitcham into a Mosque, We the undersigned feel that another mosque in the area will not enhance the dying town centre nor will it create any jobs, it will further kill the town centre which is in great need of regeneration, and there is the need to preserve the small town centre comminuty feel. there is not the parking capacity or the road volume to deal with the large amount of traffic and potential illegal parking\r\n\r\nTHERE ARE 4 MOSQUES IN THE AREA ALREADY\r\n\r\nTHIS HAS ALREADY BEEN DENIED PLANNING PERMISSION LETS KEEP IT THAT WAY ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-30T19:33:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:10.603Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-02T13:35:26.000Z","closed_at":"2011-12-02T14:35:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-30T19:33:10.000Z","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":17663,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17663.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 wind turbines on the top of all new electricity pylons","background":null,"additional_details":"The National Grid are currently running a competition to design new pylons with the aim of renewing the 88,000 pylons throughout the UK.\r\n\r\nI propose that they be required to put wind turbines at the top of each of those.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-21T12:58:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:17.621Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-21T13:45:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-21T13:45:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-21T12:58:00.000Z","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":18525,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18525.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":"Revise 1948 laws pertaining to planning permission & increased power to the Planning Inspectorate to overturn decisions made by local councils,","background":null,"additional_details":"The laws governing planning permission on conservatories, extensions & dormers', date back to 1948, and urgently need updating, reflecting modern requirements.\r\n\r\nIn addition to this, more power needs to be given to the Planning Inspectorate.  Their current role is purely an advisory one, and more control should be awarded in order for them to 'overturn' decisions made by local councils.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-04T05:39:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:20.562Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-05T16:04:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-05T16:04:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-04T05:39:37.000Z","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":18780,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18780.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"No Benefit Cuts For People Who Need It.","background":null,"additional_details":"Sign this petition to stop the government cutting the benefits for people who need it and to stop them from getting them people to pay rent and council tax, for they can't afford it.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-07T12:07:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:21.392Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-07T12:52:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-07-07T12:52:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-07T12:07:06.000Z","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":15965,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15965.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":"Leave some in the ground: underground national parks for fossil fuel reserves","background":null,"additional_details":"Researchers at the Potsdam Institute in Germany estimate that, to keep the chances of exceeding two degrees to 20% or less, between 2000 and 2050 the world can afford to release no more than 886 billion tonnes of CO2. As we have released 321 billion tonnes since, that leaves only 565 billion for the next 40 years.\r\n\r\nBut current reserves contain roughly twice as much carbon as we can afford to burn in the millennium.\r\n\r\nCarbon capture from fossil fuel burning has not been deployed commercially and probably never will be. The world must therefore leave half those fossil fuels where they can do no harm - in the ground.\r\n\r\nThe UK should begin by identifying those 25% of reserves on UK territory that are least accessible, highest in carbon, and where extraction would be most damaging to ecosystems above. 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Electric powered cars are here but the infrastructure to charge an electric car isn't.\r\nLets get Parliament to debate whether passing a law to force filling stations 'nationwide' to install a minimum of 2 electric charging points is a good idea, so we can all enjoy 3p a mile instead of £1.35 a litre. 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This is not just football and rugby but all sport such as cricket, sailing, horse-riding etc, as equipment for these sports prices most people out of getting involved. Subsidising all sport would incur a large cost but could recovered by the benefits in other areas such as NHS (costs would reduce if obesity levels dropped in England), crime (Similar projects in deprived areas of US with cricket and rugby have reduced gang crime in LA) and education (sport encourages self motivation, and decision making, leading to better performance of schools in deprived areas). In summary, free sport is a change in the philosophy that provides opportunities to participate rather than barriers.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-09T12:06:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:14.411Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-09T13:54:06.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-09T13:54:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-09T12:06:50.000Z","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":16629,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16629.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":"Fairness Of The CSA?","background":null,"additional_details":"The CSA in unfair and should be made more fair the following needs to re assessed\r\n\r\nIf one parent works and other doesn't and they have  children split care they should contra what should have been paid by the non worker and deduct that off what the working parent pays\r\n\r\nThey should also take into account certain deduction from the wages like basic living council tax, mortage/rent food before they work this out\r\n\r\nThere should be some say in where the money is spent like giving vouchers or asking for receipts for what the money is spent on your wouldn't pay an invoice if you didnt know what it was for\r\n\r\nPlease Sign My Petition so we have a chance to change these things","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-09T12:22:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:14.427Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-09T13:03:29.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-09T14:03:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-09T12:22:08.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":16635,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16635.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":"MP to SP - remind MPs of their role","background":null,"additional_details":"An MP has failed to respond to telephone calls from ostensible constituents for 100 days. I propose that MPs - Members of Parliament - change their title to SPs - Servants of the People.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-09T13:05:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:14.444Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-16T18:02:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-16T18:02:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-09T13:05:00.000Z","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":16895,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16895.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":"Improve service to the public from government departments","background":null,"additional_details":"The government must undertake a review of the services provided to the public by the public sector and take immediate measures to improve the service provided.\r\nIssues:\r\nPoor staff attitude\r\nLack of efficiency\r\nNo sense of urgency or obligation to the public\r\nLack of communication between departments\r\nLong delays in answering phone calls if answered at all\r\nCall centre staff  unable to help with enquiries and frequently no access to the relevant information.\r\nInland revenue takes 6 weeks to open their post and gets codes wrong.\r\nWorking tax credit has long delays\r\nIf a private company operated as government departments do, they would be unable to stay in business.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-12T15:43:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:15.261Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-15T09:58:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-15T09:58:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-12T15:43:46.000Z","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":16893,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16893.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":"Limits of Human Rights","background":null,"additional_details":"The UK Government should amend The Human Rights Act 1998 and in particular the 'Limits of Rights' as these are currently insufficient for purpose. The amended Act must ensure that asylum seekers who are convicted of an offence that carries a custodial sentence will be detained and deported expeditiously.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-12T15:34:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:15.253Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-12T16:22:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-12T16:22:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-12T15:34:19.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":18234,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18234.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":"Protest against jail sentences for Bahrain medics","background":null,"additional_details":"Please recall our Ambassador from Bahrain in protest against the jailing of medical staff who extended a humaitarian hand and treated those injured in the Bahrain uprising.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-29T17:49:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.408Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-11T07:43:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-01-11T08:43:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-29T17:49:02.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":16999,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16999.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":"Reinstate pre 2003 licensing hours and reduce duty on alcohol served in pubs during restricted hours.","background":null,"additional_details":"We wish to return to the old pub hours, pre 2005 when the 2003 Licensing Act was enacted. We also wish that the duty be radically reduce on alcohol served during these restricted hours. This will encourage the return of the neighbourhood pub and help bring back community.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-13T16:00:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:15.569Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-15T14:58:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-15T14:58:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-13T16:00:31.000Z","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":17165,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17165.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":"Signage must be in the English Language","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should legislate that any public signage, posters, leaflets, etc which are displayed in a language other than English, must have an English translation within the same sign or document and in the same size of lettering.   This should cover cultural centres, places of worship, public buildings, etc.  The English translation should be certified as correct by the local authority and any associated costs should be covered by the sign owner.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-15T09:21:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:16.132Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-16T08:11:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-16T08:11:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-15T09:21:39.000Z","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":17255,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17255.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":"Cyberstalking by deliberately & maliciously posting online unfounded libellous accusations causing distress or inciting crimes should be made illegal","background":null,"additional_details":"Cyberstalking by targeting individuals on blogs for deliberate and malicious posting about them on the internet unfounded accusations and name calling with the intention to intimidate, distress,  harass, bully, character assassinate others should be made illegal. Trolling can be regarded as intentionally posting on blogs provocative material, outside of an online context. Trolls (sometimes with multiple IDs) on the web spread malicious, rude, falsehoods, character assassinate other internet users with unfounded libelous accusations & innuendoes to cause dispersion amongst contributors on blogs. Meaningless name and swearing by trolls calling do not forward a discussion any further, except to reduce its quality.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-16T07:35:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:16.411Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-16T09:05:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-16T09:05:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-16T07:35:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":17233,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17233.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":"Finish building all the half built houses across the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"I believe the Government of the UK should take the necessary steps to complete the building of all half built houses and 'ghost' estates across the country. This would provide jobs for builders, plumbers, electricians etc and also provide affordable housing for first time buyers. It would move the housing sector forward and provide a huge boost to the economy as well as creating jobs.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-15T20:39:17.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:16.354Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-22T10:16:46.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-22T10:16:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-15T20:39:17.000Z","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":17306,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17306.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":"Petition for the allowence for women to serve frontline roles","background":null,"additional_details":"Petition for women to have the right to serve in a front line capacity.\r\nIn the first world war black soldiers serving was a taboo.\r\nIt was only in the 1990's that gay men became eligible for service.\r\n\r\nNow in 2011 women still face the same discrimination.\r\nDespite the fact that many women are in the front line now serving as medics, and are getting shot at, and getting killed, it is still thought that a woman who is of equal physical ability to a man somehow has less to offer to this country. This petition is not one that asks for special exemptions in physical tests, it merely asks that we be given a chance. We can go through officer training to be an artillery officer at Sandhurst - which is the same training that men receive as as of yet there have been no issues of women not being able to do it.\r\nIn the workplace we have anti-discrimination laws but the armed forces seems untouched by them.\r\n\r\nIt quite simply makes no sense.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-16T17:34:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:16.580Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-13T11:10:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-13T11:10:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-16T17:34:57.000Z","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":17621,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17621.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":"Strike based compensation for private sector workers who face disruption and extra costs caused directly by public sector strike action","background":null,"additional_details":"When public sector workers strike many extra costs are incurred by already hard pressed private sector workers. There should be a mechanism in place to compensated for these extra costs.\r\n\r\nCompensation should cover, loss of work and earnings, child care, disrupted and extra travel costs, extra care allowances etc and should be paid by the body directly involved in the strike action.\r\n\r\nThe government should implement this to dissuade anyone from striking in times of great hardship by people who are often much better off than the private sector workers they disrupt\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-20T21:44:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:17.500Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-27T11:46:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-27T11:46:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-20T21:44:22.000Z","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":17888,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17888.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":"Amend THE WILDLIFE & COUNTRYSIDE ACT of 1981 -  Bats in the Belfry","background":null,"additional_details":" All Bats, in the UK, are protected under the above act to preserve the species, which is understandable, but there does`nt seem to be a provision for the following true situation :- Bats have taken to nesting in the eaves of St Hilda church, Ryedale, N Yorkshire, their droppings, which are acidic, are ruining the interior, the church is a health risk & will become unuseable. It is hoped a common sense solution will be reached, but there are no guide lines.  It is propossed that the Government amend the Act to resolve such problems with Bats & other protected species. so that people caught up in these situations (Bats in the attic), have a lawful procedure to take.  Your votes would be greatly appreciated.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-24T18:36:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:18.310Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-26T09:42:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-26T09:42:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-24T18:36:53.000Z","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":17913,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17913.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":"Water Chlorination and health risks ban or restrict it's usage.","background":null,"additional_details":"Research has shown that water chlorination causes and or exacerbates a multitude of health problems, including asthma,skin and eye irration and may lead to heart attacks.\r\nAs it is used in not only drinking water but for swimming pools this is a serious problem and must cause many hidden costs in NHS treatment, time away from work, and much stress and discomfort.\r\nThere are alternatives one example is MIOX and where swimmers were training for competition when the water treatment was changed to MIOX the use of inhalers was reduced and eradicated.\r\nIn such an all pervading item such as our water supply it is time to ban or severly restrict the use of chlorine.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-25T06:26:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:18.398Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-05T09:38:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-05T09:38:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-25T06:26:52.000Z","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":17953,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17953.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":"Antisocial loud music, equipment confiscated during the day too..","background":null,"additional_details":"Regardless of the time or day of the week, people who play loud music and disturb their neighborhood should have their audio equipment confiscated, and then they should be fined and eventually imprisoned as well.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-25T15:24:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:18.513Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-03T10:01:56.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-03T10:01:56.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-25T15:24:08.000Z","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":17999,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/17999.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":"Merge the Armed Forces","background":null,"additional_details":"Each individual armed forces overlap in both resources and responsibilities, swallowing up money and stepping on each others toes. Merging the RAF, Navy, Army and Marines into one body would stop wasted resources, saving money and providing better support (on the ground and behind the scenes) and a more streamlined and effective response.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-26T11:25:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:18.660Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-28T09:54:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-28T09:54:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-26T11:25:53.000Z","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":18050,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18050.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":"Say NO to rolling pwercuts within the next 5 to 10 years.","background":null,"additional_details":"We need the government to seriously consider the energy security of Great Britain. Renewables can not secure our energy needs completely. Nuclear will take 12 years to come online if we start building now. Do we honestly want our energy wishes in the hands of France or Russia. 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No time in the busy calendars of our lives, family is important, there needs to be a day where family can get together. It's evident that our country is in moral decline; families underpin the foundations of our society, installing a personal code to the children of tomorrow. The Home Office is set up to safeguard identity and citizenship in the UK and should expose how families are suffering because UK culture is constantly being undermined. Christian's will argue the day off given should be a Sabbath Sunday. I feel this day worked in the past, but I'm not sparking a religious debate as any day off will help our country’s future.\r\nThe Department for Energy and Climate change can be tasked to research the impact of a national shut down of corporate things one day a week, examining the savings on the economy and to the environment?\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-29T11:12:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.317Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-30T08:03:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-30T08:03:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-29T11:12:54.000Z","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":18245,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18245.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 any bonus payments for government workers.","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned want to stop the unjust and unfair bonus payments system for government workers.\r\n\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-29T19:55:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.441Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-12T16:24:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-12T16:24:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-29T19:55:02.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21292,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21292.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":"Permission to undertake preparations for war?","background":null,"additional_details":"The Armed Forces will be obliged to produce to Parliament a fully detailed and budgeted plan for any preparations for war or any collaboration with third countries who are considing warlike action overtly or covertly and Parliament will vote to accept or reject any such plan.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-03T06:59:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:30.073Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-04T09:48:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-04T09:48:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-03T06:59:39.000Z","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":18369,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18369.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":"Replace tax avoidance with charity donations","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently many famous footballers and other celebrities avoid paying basic rate tax by diverting payments via an image rights company. This allows them to pay a much lower 22% rate of tax.\r\n\r\nThis loophole needs to be removed and instead an initiative launched that encourages celebrities to donate a percentage of their wages to charity in exchange for a lower rate of income tax.\r\n\r\nThis will not only boost non government funded charities incomes during the hard financial times it will also show celebrities giving back to the communities and people around them.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-01T17:59:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:19.875Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-14T12:08:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-14T12:08:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-01T17:59:01.000Z","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":43713,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/43713.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":"Proscribe the NRA and deny its members entry to the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"The National Rifle Association of the United States of America should be proscribed under the Terrorism Act 2000 and its members should be denied entry into the United Kingdom.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-12-28T19:33:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:45.584Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-02T10:09:52.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-02T10:09:52.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-28T19:33:48.000Z","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":18769,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18769.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 requirement to file UK tax returns for anyone over the age of 95","background":null,"additional_details":"We would like the government to remove the obligation currently facing over 10,000 over the age of 95 to file a UK self assessment tax return.\r\n\r\nThe government has a responsibility to protect the vulnerable.  This area is a cause of great confusion and distress for this group of our society.  In most cases HM Revenue & Customs would have sufficient detail to collect a reasonable estimate of the individuals liabilities through the PAYE system.\r\n\r\nThe loss to the exchequer would likely be minimal but the benefit to this proportion of society would be substantial in their last years of life.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-07T10:17:00.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:21.357Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T12:52:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-19T12:52:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-07T10:17:00.000Z","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":18726,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18726.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":"Offer of UK Ship Registry (UKSR) flag to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society vessels.","background":null,"additional_details":"Petition for a offer of permanent UK Ship Registry to any/all vessels belonging to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.\r\n\r\nEstablished in 1977, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.\r\n\r\nSea Shepherd uses innovative tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-06T16:19:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:21.221Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-10T09:45:37.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-10T09:45:37.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-06T16:19:28.000Z","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":18927,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/18927.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":"Lasting Power of Attorney (Finacial)","background":null,"additional_details":"All government departments (e.g IR, DWP etc) who individually require at separate times certified copies of LPA document (financial) from an attorney, be made to directly consult the office of the public guardians register of attorneys and deputies instead; when an attorney contacts on an issue. Demanding certified copies at the expense of an attorney should cease immediately, especially when another department already has the details registered! 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Enabling the public to remove judges who have been consistently too soft on offenders.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-14T01:49:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:22.780Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-14T11:32:43.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-14T11:32:43.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-14T01:49:46.000Z","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":19154,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19154.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":"Fully investigate the role of Artificial Sweeteners in relation to human health","background":null,"additional_details":"Some consumers have reported problems with consumption of artificial sweeteners. Ranging from muscle pains and brain fog to MS and Arthritis.   We petition the government to fully investigate all such sweeteners especially the report that consumers gain weight when using diet drinks containing these substances","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-13T14:19:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:22.648Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-17T12:08:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-17T12:08:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-13T14:19:50.000Z","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":19313,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19313.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 Digital Switchover and Keep Analogue Television","background":null,"additional_details":"The Digital Switchover is to be complete in Britain by 2012, And some regions have already switched. But the Digital Switchover drains money out of citizens wallets and purses making them buy Terrestrial Freeview Boxes and subscribing to Satellite and Cable Services. Analogue Television should keep the usual channels but add about 40 more to keep the spirit alive.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-16T13:08:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:23.207Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T13:16:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-19T13:16:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-16T13:08:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":19424,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19424.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Why does parking ticket cost more than a penalty ticket given to a shoplifter?","background":null,"additional_details":"A parking ticket costs a motorist who appeals and loses £120. A shoplifter or a theif can get a penalty notice disorder £60 fine from the police. If you break the speed limit you get £60 ticket. So are we saying that theft and speeding is a less serious crime than someone who parks in the wrong place?That is so unfair.We have more parking wardens than street cleaners the council are making money out of motorist, There more interested in generating income than having out streets cleaned. I ask the goverment to make parking ticket a fixed price of £50 across the board no more confusion or unfairness or any money that is generated from parking goes to the treasury and not the council. That way they can spend less time putting up cameras in location where they think they can make money.Please add your name to this petition and lets have this debated in parliment.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-17T16:42:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:23.558Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T11:34:41.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-19T11:34:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-17T16:42:27.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":13071,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13071.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":"UK to become food and fuel self sufficent","background":null,"additional_details":"UK to become food and fuel self sufficient\r\nWorldwide resources are under greater demand than ever.  New economies are immerging, demanding more and more food and fuel.  This will drive prices up.\r\nTherefore it is essential that the UK is not only able to feed its own population but provide enough energy in the form of Electric/Oil/Gas to meet the population’s requirements.\r\nI believe the best way to achieve this is:\r\n(1)\tProtecting our farms and increasing output.\r\n(2)\tSupport of our Universities to maximise power production efficiency and to find new solutions to providing power for our country.\r\n(3)\tImpose import restrictions/tariffs on inefficient electrical goods e.g. Goods with standby or with wall transformers that discourage the user to switch them off.\r\n(4)\tThe managed reduction of our population.  This political ‘hot potato’ simply must be addressed in conjunction with the above so that increased production can meet reduced demand in a reasonable way.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-17T09:28:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:02.195Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-31T14:16:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-31T14:16:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-17T09:28:23.000Z","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":[]}}]}