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We need a modern debating chamber in the round where each elected representative has a seat, desk space and up-to-date communications at his/her fingertips.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-06T16:51:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:39.712Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-09T10:06:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-09T10:06:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T16:51:48.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":6045,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6045.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":"Abolish all taxes except income, capital gains tax, and punitive tax on recreational drugs.","background":null,"additional_details":"Abolish all taxes except income, capital gains tax, and punitive tax on recreational drugs.\r\n\r\nNon income based taxation can exceed total income and does not take into account ability to pay.\r\n\r\nAs entitlement to services is universal and funded out of treasury funds, charging everyone the same based solely on income is a fairer system.\r\n\r\nTotal tax take will remain the same, but most people will experience a dramatic cut in taxes, particularly at the poorer end which will lift most homes out of poverty overnight.\r\n\r\nEliminating tax on fuel will immediately make the UK economy 30% more efficient boosting exports.\r\n\r\nPunitive taxes on recreational drugs such as tobacco and alcohol are designed to reduce use, and have little, if any, impact on the economy, and should remain.\r\n\r\nThe simplicity of this system makes it different than the individual petitions regaining individual taxes.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-06T17:45:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:39.847Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T11:24:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T11:24:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-06T17:45:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":6431,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6431.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 unnecessary speed cameras","background":null,"additional_details":"To remove speed cameras from areas where accidents have not happened or places where they cause more problems than good for example cars slow down on approach and the speed up as they they have passed, therefore not saving lives.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-07T12:41:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:41.082Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T09:19:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T09:19:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-07T12:41:02.000Z","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":6435,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/6435.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":"Preserve The Longlands Estate In Bradford","background":null,"additional_details":"We call on the Government to save the historically important housing estate of Longlands in Bradford from being partially or wholly demolished and replaced with private housing, as is the current plan of social landlord Incommunities.\r\n\r\nLonglands is considered to be the second oldest surviving municipal housing estate in the UK, the oldest surviving also being in Bradford, and thus has enormous heritage value.  The surviving housing on the estate is of an entirely different architectural style to most council housing that was later developed and its importance is reflected in how it is part of a conservation area and there is an application by a third party for the estate to be listed.\r\n\r\nWe ask that the Government persuades Incommunities to drop its plans which are contrary to its legal duty as a social landlord, especially during a time when demand for social housing is outstripping availability, and to put pressure on Bradford Council to block any demolition work on the estate.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-07T12:41:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:41.097Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-10T12:30:13.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-10T13:30:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-07T12:41:49.000Z","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":72699,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72699.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":"Manifesto's have to be implemented by law within 2 years of taking office","background":null,"additional_details":"We have a general election looming next year as always politicians will be making a number of pledges to sway the voters. As the general public know most pledges never come to fruition, this is the time to have all pledges put onto the statute books and become law.\r\nPoliticians promises are purely to get into office.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2014-12-03T13:09:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:25.562Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-11T14:05:30.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-03T13:09:36.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":51813,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51813.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":"Abolish HMO licensing","background":null,"additional_details":"Abolish HMO licensing for 5 and under occupants. Councils useing licences for monetary gains and causing many under 35s homeless.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2013-06-18T21:53:09.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:12.776Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-25T08:05:18.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-25T08:05:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-18T21:53:09.000Z","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":72753,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72753.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Tax revenue on Cannabis could be over 1 billion per year","background":null,"additional_details":"Colorado, a state of 5 million people, is earning over 5 million per month in tax of the now legal cannabis industry\r\n\r\nBased purely on population, this industry would therefore provide over 60 million each month to UK coffers\r\n\r\nWe are currently missing out on over 700 million tax revenue every year for absolutely no reason\r\n\r\nIt's time to start listening to scientists and health professionals - the sacking of Professor Nutt remains an absolute scandal and the MPs involved should be held to account\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2014-12-04T18:25:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:25.733Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-08T15:56:57.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-04T18:25:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":11320,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11320.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 elective home education","background":null,"additional_details":"Stop allowing parents to take their child out of mainstream education to home educate them (except in exceptional circumstances to do with the child's welfare).\r\nStop allowing the decision to home educate to be made by just one parent (where they are separated / divorced). BOTH parents should have to agree to it, not just the primary carer.\r\nThe individual who is home educating should not receive benefits, they should get a job and allow the child to benefit from the education system that we're already paying for.\r\nTaxpayers are paying for an education system AND paying for every local authority to maintain an Elective Home Education department to monitor these people. Plus the benefits for the home 'educator' - it makes no sense.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-13T08:16:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:55.862Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-24T09:39:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-24T09:39:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T08:16:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":19172,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19172.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":"Bring back CHAIN GANGS for criminals","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to see criminals, especially, the younger element work on chain gangs. For example building roads, farms and general hard work grafting and labouring. Especially for violent crime offenders, habitual drunks, and general pests to the public.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-13T19:13:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:22.709Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-14T11:30:08.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-14T11:30:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-13T19:13:43.000Z","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":51821,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51821.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"pay deducted from wardens for lost appeals","background":null,"additional_details":"Wardens give tickets regardless as to whether an appeal would obviously work. Why not try and prevent the issuing of foolish tickets. If the warden loses an appeal which the tribunal thinks has no grounds at all, the warden should lose part of his pay. If the person in the council responsible for the appeal rejected the appeal without good reason, he should lose some pay. Since the warden and those involved in the appeal are not affected and in the tribunal it is the council not the individuals who pay costs, if an appeal is lost, there is nothing actually forcing them to actually think rationally in the future. Thus by making the individuals involved more accountable, the bother of having to go to tribunal for silly appeals will be prevented. many people do not go to tribunals and just pay their fines, because of the huge effort appealing each time. It is time the individuals involved in the issuing of the ticket without any thought is liable for the consequences.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2013-06-19T08:04:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:12.800Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-19T08:35:55.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-19T08:35:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-19T08:04:45.000Z","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":72787,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/72787.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":"credit card debit converted to standard loan","background":null,"additional_details":"If a credit card is not renewed, by the lender, or the holder, the outstanding debt is effectively converted into a loan. The interest rate should be reduced to the standard personal loan rate prevailing for the bank or lender.\r\n\r\nBanks can stop credit cards from being used  but continue to charge extortionate interest rates on the outstanding balances. They've already got their heavy interest, shouldn't the borrower be allowed to just pay off the original debt plus a reasonable amount of interest considering the BofE base rate?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2014-12-05T20:33:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:25.842Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-08T15:01:49.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-05T20:33:04.000Z","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":7231,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/7231.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":"Use of Prisoners in Work Gangs","background":null,"additional_details":"Use prisoners deemed non-violent as labour in public works. This could be used as a reward system for good behaviour from prisoners.\r\n\r\nThis would give work-experience, prepare prisoners for rehabilitation and give them a sense of self worth.\r\n\r\nThis investement in work could lead to less investment in prisons.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-08T20:19:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:43.604Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T08:33:35.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T08:33:35.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-08T20:19:03.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":8306,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/8306.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":"Consider Deportation for all non UK passport holders convicted of a criminal offence under the cover of rioting in the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"This is to gain support for the deportation of all non UK passport holders who are convicted of a criminal offence whilst using the current riot situation as a cover to include public disorder, assault of any nature, robbery, burglary, arson, looting or theft of any nature, conspiracy to organise or incite violence, corruption of minors into criminal activity below the age of criminality, use of the internet or communications networks to organise public disorder. 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University Loans and other debts to the government are to be deducted from this amount.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-10T02:37:48.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:47.468Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T10:48:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-15T11:48:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-10T02:37:48.000Z","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":8778,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/8778.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":"Out source Prison terms to the 3rd world","background":null,"additional_details":"Outsource Prison terms to friendly African or Asian countries. That would be a deterrent and major cost saving.\r\nIn the UK it costs over £40000 per annum to keep someone in Jail, in Thailand its costs them circa £450 per annum.\r\nPrison isnt supposed to be nice. Do you think people would re-offend for petty offences knowing the destination of the prison?\r\nUse the UK prisons as holding pens for weekly transport flights to said destination.\r\nSave money, reduce the re-offending rate dramatically and help the 3rd world financially!!\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-10T12:47:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:48.496Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:33:23.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T10:33:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-10T12:47:52.000Z","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":9776,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9776.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":"Enforce total recycling for all councils","background":null,"additional_details":"Recycling has become something of a lottery. While in one country they will take your glass, in another they will not. Knowing finding new landfill sites is becoming harder and knowing waste levels are increasing, in the face of global warming and resource shortages we request that ALL waste is recycled and collected by our councils. If other countries can do it then so can we.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T07:53:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.233Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-22T10:41:22.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-22T10:41:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T07:53:19.000Z","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":9578,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9578.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":"Suppourting our tremendous Police Force","background":null,"additional_details":"The nation was in shock as vandals destroyed people livelihoods and tried to undermine our very fragile economic recovery with senseless violence, anarchy would of been imminent but for that thin blue line that we all owe our liberty too I'm talking of course about  the police forces of this great country!\r\n\r\nI call on the government to show the nation's gratitude by rewarding the officers who so bravely risked their lives to protect us with medals for each officer that fought unarmed to save us the public from mindless hooligans. I also call on the government and both sides of the house to get behind the police and for all politicians to recognize the vital contribution the police make to this country especially with the Olympic Games beginning in less than a year.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T01:34:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:50.722Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T11:40:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T11:40:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T01:34:13.000Z","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":9474,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9474.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Compulsory Subject 'Good Morals' throughout schooling.","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like to propose a compulsory subject called 'Good Morals' that will be a lesson (as is Maths, English, R.E. and P.E.) that will run throughout the entire lifetime of a pupil (ie 5year old to 16 year old). This lesson should have a proper graduating sylabus where a recognised qualification is available at the end (ie. GCSE). It should consist of:-\r\n-:Good Manners\r\n-:Good Social Skills\r\n-:Presentation Skills\r\n-:Learning from the Great Leaders/ Books\r\n-:How to be a superstar student\r\n-:A good place in society\r\n-:How they can contribute to the 'Big Society'\r\n-:How they can help others in their community\r\n-:Table Manners and Etiquette.\r\n\r\nI'm sure there is much more that can be added as these lessons (to be given daily in my view if at all to be effective) will span over an eleven year period and instill goodness into the children - ensuring a generation of kids who will be positive, motivated and directional.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-11T23:24:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:50.413Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-18T14:35:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-18T14:35:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-11T23:24:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":9871,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9871.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":"Issue drinking licences to control multiple minor/major drinking offences","background":null,"additional_details":"Every person must carry a drinking licence which shall identify if they are legally allowed to purchase alcohol. this could also record what a person brought and  where. The card must be seen by a shop owner or  any bar, pub or club to allow any one person to purchase alcohol. This card shall be used to punish people for drunk and disorderly acts of violence and crime. The punishment shall be similar to that of a driving licence where points shall be issued based on the severity of the crime. A licence can be disqualified for a period of time in which that person cannot purchase alcohol. If a disqualified person is caught drinking the punishment shall be extended and the provider of the alcohol can be cautioned as nessesary.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T08:36:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.573Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T13:22:57.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T13:22:57.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T08:36:23.000Z","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":51888,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/51888.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 the TV license with pay per progamme for BBC channels","background":null,"additional_details":"Many people do not watch television, watch television but only commercial channels or use their sets to watch videos on only yet they are by law expected to pay for a TV license which is very expensive.  Even those who do not have a TV set in their home can get hounded to pay for a TV license.  Now that the country has gone digital and the analogue signal switched off it would be feasible and more appropriate to replace the license with a monthly subscription to view BBC channels through a Freeview box or other TV digital provider with viewers able to opt in and out throughout the year as they please.  Anybody who does not want to pay the monthly subscription can still view BBC programmes paying a small fee per programme.  This will suit occasional BBC viewers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2013-06-20T18:35:47.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:13.003Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-06-21T13:50:19.000Z","closed_at":"2014-06-21T13:50:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-06-20T18:35:47.000Z","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":11398,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11398.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":"Build Prisons that Work","background":null,"additional_details":"The government must address the ongoing debate on punishment and rehabilitation of prisoners. We must build a new style of prisons that are properly equipped with educational and vocational training facilities, and with their own workplaces sufficient to accommodate all prisoners.  Prisoners will then not be idle, can learn new skills and a work ethic that will help them on release.\r\n\r\nThis would satisfy the vast majority of the public who demand that criminals should face severe punishments, reduce the threat to the public from criminal behaviour, and provide a good environment to rehabilitate criminals and properly prepare them for release.\r\n\r\nThis would be far cheaper than the current costly and ineffective system\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-13T09:47:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:56.146Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T13:54:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T13:54:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T09:47:36.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":19310,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19310.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":"Politicians to declare links to charities and other NGOs","background":null,"additional_details":"Just as politicians should declare links to business they shoul declare links to charities and other non-governmental organisations as many charities are far larger then businesses. Example, OXFAM GB, turnover of £300 million a year so it must wield some influence over government policy.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-16T12:27:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:23.195Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-17T08:44:18.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-17T08:44:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-16T12:27:36.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10613,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10613.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":"Work Permits for overseas workers","background":null,"additional_details":"All overseas workers coming to the UK for work must pay £1000 for a work permit. This would go for anyone from any nation even within the UK. Anyone found without a work permit would be deported and fined £2000 and stopped from working or entering the UK for 20 years.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T13:31:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.265Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T13:14:17.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-17T13:14:17.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T13:31:07.000Z","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":10705,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10705.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":"EMA for high achieving students","background":null,"additional_details":"Students who work hard and get high grades should be rewarded by the government.\r\nThis would help discourage poor behaviour , and slacking in schools , whilst providing an incentive to work hard.\r\nEMA is currently based on the parent's wages, which is unfair , as many students who work hard get no money from the government, while those who slack in education receive a relatively large sum of money.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T14:52:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.575Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T14:52:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T14:52:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T14:52:03.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10758,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10758.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":"Under age youths have to Pay back to Society NO MORE SLAPPED WRISTS","background":null,"additional_details":"All underage children should have to face up to their responsibility for their actions of un lawfulness to their society.  Where they commit a crime they have to pay back to Society. . . .community service in Litter picking, cleaning up and creating of nature reserve, working with the homeless etc.  Community interacting than Games and computer communication.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T15:39:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.738Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T15:27:46.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T15:27:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T15:39:38.000Z","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":10929,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10929.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":"New Taxation / Growth Strategy to get the UK economy moving forward","background":null,"additional_details":"Growth for the past 12 months has been painfully slow, and has affected nearly every household in Britain.\r\n\r\nThe current economic strategy is simply not creating growth at the level required to pull Britain out of economic stagnation.\r\n\r\nWe need to review every aspect of the taxation system to encourage business investment, increase business and consumer confidence and consumers to spend, tourists to come over.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T18:06:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.305Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:10:45.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:10:45.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T18:06:14.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":10944,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10944.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":"Increase prison sentences and life to mean life with no parole.","background":null,"additional_details":"In the light of recent events it is now obvious that the government needs to legislate to substantially increase custodial sentences.  At present the hands of the courts are tied and judges and magistrates need to be given more discretion in favour of handing out longer sentences.  For murderers and rapists, life should be given and this should mean life with no parole.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T18:17:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.356Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T15:14:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T15:14:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T18:17:46.000Z","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":10953,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10953.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":"Meditation should be part of Schools Nation Curriculum","background":null,"additional_details":"Meditation should be part of Schools Nation Curriculum as more and more children are suffering with stress and depression. Meditation would help reduce this illness and help young people to be able to gain full relaxation this would be very effective during the stressful exam times in schools.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T18:24:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.380Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T14:11:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-23T14:11:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T18:24:35.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":11013,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11013.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":"Impose a tax of 60% on the banks that needed bailing out.","background":null,"additional_details":"Is it right that the Banks that needed to borrow public money in order to stay afloat continue to take advantage of tax loopholes. Should we impose a new higher rate of tax for the banks that borrowed until they have paid back their government loan. 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THIS IS A SERVICE THAT IS REQUIRED TO KEEP CURRENT PEOPLE OF THE UK AS HEALTHY AS POSSIBLE AND TO PREVENT ALL FUTURE GENERATIONS FROM BECOMING THE ILL HEALTH OF THE FUTURE. GOVERNMENTS NEED TO STOP MAKING THE HEALTH SERVICE JUSTIFY ITS COSTS!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T21:44:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:55.300Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T07:53:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T07:53:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T21:44:30.000Z","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":10856,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10856.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":"Reform Banks to make them accountable for the recession","background":null,"additional_details":"The Banking industry should be reformed to limit Bankers' bonuses and contribute more to economic recovery. Bankers around the world caused the economic recession and should therefore contribute more to encouraging economic growth.\r\n\r\nBanks in the UK should divide and separate their services into savings and everyday banking on the one hand, and investment banking on the other. The investment banking economy should be restructured to minimise its impact upon the wider economy, therefore limiting the severity of recessions.\r\n\r\nBankers' bonuses and bank profits should be pooled into a fund to stimulate economic growth and create jobs.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T17:10:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.055Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:08:06.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:08:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T17:10:39.000Z","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":11132,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11132.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 to create an educational-vocational bridging facility so that young people's post school future is not left to chance. ","background":null,"additional_details":"Every 16 year old should be prevented from leaving the education system unless they have an identified 'next step'  such as a job, an apprenticeship, a place in further education or the armed forces. If not they could float off into society with what they feel is no place or purpose in it.  What a waste.  Educational Vocational Bridging Assocations should be set up in each local authority from which advisors work with pupils during the last 2 years of secondary school.  If together they have not identified a next step the pupil should be made to stay in under the authority of the  EVBA andnot released until they have found their 'next step'.  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It is time for the Government to pass legislation on manditory fixed minimum fines for looters & people causing damage to property in order to loot. It is propossed that a fine of £1,000 plus double the cost of the items looted or the damage to property, be the minimum fine.  No exceptions at all .  All school children to be accompanied by their parents, or similar, in court who will be responsable for the fine & future behavour.  Plans for the payment of fines (bank standing orders, benifit extraction & the like) to be agreed before the looters are release into the community, as too many times fines are outstanding, even though the debtors are known.  The cost of this financial administration to be met by an additional 5% levy on the fine or 1% for prompt payment. 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It should.  Pensioners who have managed to save during their working life have seen their savings eroded over the past years.  They need extra income now - waiting to have interest added at maturity does not help in addressing an immediate need.  By adding a monthly income option, those who often have only the state pension as their sole income, would receive an immediate benefit.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2014-12-13T22:21:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:26.538Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-12-17T08:03:27.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-13T22:21:19.000Z","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":11035,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11035.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 leisure facilities from Prisons","background":null,"additional_details":"Remove leisure facilities from Prisons, it is wrong that people who have broke the law has any kind of leisure facilities whilst serving their sentence in prison.\r\n\r\nMy work took me into prisons and it is wrong prisoners have Sky TV (full package)  in their cells and gyms etc available to them. One cell the prisoner had smashed up and nothing was done except moving him to another cell. The space taken by gyms should be used for additional accommodation.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T19:26:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.697Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:43:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-16T10:43:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T19:26:16.000Z","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":11079,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11079.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":"Simplifying driveway laws","background":null,"additional_details":"Because the current legislations regarding blocking of driveways is very unclear and difficult to enforce, I would like to propose that the white lines used to highlight a driveway entrance which currently have no legal status are made a compulsory 'no parking' restriction.\r\n\r\nThis would simplify the law, make it clear, if you are parked on the white lines, therefore obstructing a driveway you will be ticketed.\r\n\r\nIt requires no outlay by councils, and would cost nothing extra to police. 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Having them leave with first class degrees and work in supermarkets and call centres is a massive failure of our political system, the government should resign if they fail to resolve this issue soon.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T21:55:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:55.312Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T13:55:39.000Z","closed_at":"2011-11-16T14:55:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T21:55:14.000Z","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":11318,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11318.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Restore Family Values","background":null,"additional_details":"As we have seen in the recent riots, and has been stated in the press, we have moved into a 'me first' society. I believe this has come about because of the lack of intervention by parents, the lack of interaction between parents and their children, the lack of time available to parents to spend with their children. This is due to the financial constraints placed upon the household. Long gone are the days where a mother (Or Father) could stay at home and make do with one income. The cost of this to society is now becoming clear. We have youths that know what is right and what is wrong, but simply do not care. No-one listened to them as children, no-one was around, they formed their own opinions on society and the way to behave and EVERYONE is to blame for this. The government should encourage and incentivise parents to stay at home with their children. 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The current \"one size fits all\" education system does not help these youngsters and therefore needs to be revised and changed so that everyone is given the correct support to encourage them to do something good for their communities and lives.\r\n Due to the current economic climate it is understanable why cuts are being made to our society but in my opinion, there are to many cuts occuring all at once.\r\nThe recent riots were totally unacceptable but, why did they occur? It wasn't just criminal gangs, it was young people searching for a voice. They need their opinion in the \"Big Society\" too!\r\nTherefore, the British Goverment needs to think long and hard about the cuts being made and continue to invest in the communities and schools of Britian.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-13T13:00:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:56.678Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:31:58.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:31:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T13:00:54.000Z","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":11631,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11631.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"government grants for independent inventors","background":null,"additional_details":"Independent Inventors are the back bone of Industry in Britain, give the indendent Inventor Capital to get their Inventions to the Market place thus creating jobs for the young people who need them, there are many independent Inventors in this Country with product they cannot get funding for, stop looking to the large Company's and help these independent people for a change.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-13T15:36:03.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:56.987Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T14:59:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T14:59:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T15:36:03.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":11804,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11804.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 more bail outs!","background":null,"additional_details":"No more tax payer bailouts to individuals / companies / corporations who have the capability of paying more than £3000 per annum in bonuses, pay increases, or any other form of wealth providing remuneration to the owner or any director, employee or associate of said individual / company /corporation for at least 5 years after application. 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