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Remember the older american chain gangs. Work could be anything that benefits the community, such as farming, painting, gardening for the elderly ect. Labour force gangs from the prison should be used in areas surrounding prisons, farmers could pay a small cost towards the prisons budget for example. Make these people pay for their crimes in a way that benefits the taxpayer and not burden them.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-13T14:06:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:56.820Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T11:02:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T11:02:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T14:06:01.000Z","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":19440,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19440.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"reduce the m6 toll road prices","background":null,"additional_details":"the m6 toll road prices are to expensive if they were lowered people would use the road and this would ease congestion elsewhere. on weekends make it a £1 a journey then you will see the difference in the amount of traffic on it.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-17T18:39:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:23.612Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-18T07:56:40.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-18T07:56:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-17T18:39:21.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":11598,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11598.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":"Introduce Public Flogging for disorder offences","background":null,"additional_details":"Offences against the public, community and or local businesses as a result of Riot, Looting, Theft, Arson, Vandalism, Damage or Disruption to the emergency services should be dealt with by humiliation in front of the community.\r\nToo many offenders have nothing to lose because they are on benefits, social housing or are workshy.\r\nHumiliation is one of the only things they fear. 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Such a move would greatly enhance the UK's chances of economic recovery and be a responsible use of public money in dramatically effecting the well-being of hundreds of thousands of families whilst reducing the financial burden of unemployment benefit.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-18T08:24:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:23.739Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T08:41:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-04-19T08:41:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-18T08:24:01.000Z","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":11720,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11720.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":"Crackdown on rioters and crackdown on wealthy bankers - keep it real!!","background":null,"additional_details":"The rioters deserve the punishments.\r\nHowever, why double standards?\r\nThe wealthy bankers have caused much more havoc and in return only got more money in the form of QEs.\r\nMy petition asks the government to identify those fraudsters responsible for the financial crisis with a rigour that takes account of the magnitude of financial crisis as compared to the riots (i.e. much more rigour) and dish out much more severe punishments, eg. seize all the wealth of those behind the financial crisis.\r\nIn short, my petition calls for the same tough approach towards the bankers, without this the government has no moral authority to punish the rioters.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-13T19:16:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:57.287Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:36:03.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:36:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T19:16:06.000Z","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":19573,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19573.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":"Pedestrian Primacy","background":null,"additional_details":"Put the pedestrian before the car. Petition to ban parking with wheels on the pavement, there's no need. Park on the road, cars will just have to slow down. New-build pavements should not have slopes for driveways, but remain level, cars need only a smooth kerb stone, again slows cars down. Similarly, pavements should cross minor roads at junctions, cars can go up and over. All this will slow cars and encourage walking, and cycling.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-18T20:42:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.076Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T11:46:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-19T11:46:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-18T20:42:07.000Z","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":19590,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19590.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":"Debate on weather to became a constitutional, democratic and secular republic of Britain","background":null,"additional_details":"I would like parliament to discuss once again, with full facts given to the public, as to weather we should abolish our current Constitutional Monarchy and House of Lords in favour of a more accountable and elected second chamber and have the creation of a secular, democratic and pluralistic constitutional republic with free elections and a proper official Bill Of Rights for all citizens. 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Frequently however there are enormous consequential losses (houses blown up as a result of stolen gas pipes. Trains unable to move owing to stolen signalling cable) I would propose that as in some states of the USA, the thieves are charged with the cost of putting right the damage they have caused.. .","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-19T12:28:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.329Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-19T15:24:11.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-19T15:24:11.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-19T12:28:08.000Z","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":13710,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/13710.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":"Financial fairness for the inividual and their households","background":null,"additional_details":"\r\nThat the UK Government establish  Royal Commissions to investigate the policies,practices and ethics of those organisations that are involved in the supply and pricing of\r\n\r\na) Domestic energy,including all petroleum based products\r\n\r\nb) Domestic financial services including banks,building societies and all other  providers of investment and savings/loan/credit card products.\r\n\r\nTo act quickly upon upon any recommendations and to ensure that regulatory bodies are diligent and accountable in their oversight.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-19T14:01:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:04.559Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-24T13:49:07.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-24T13:49:07.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-19T14:01:06.000Z","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":11807,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11807.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":"Reforming the Common Fisheries Policy - a discard ban.","background":null,"additional_details":"An estimated 40-60% of the fish caught by fishermen in the North Sea are discarded back into the ocean dead.\r\n\r\nThis is because the current Common Fisheries Policy enforces a quota (intended to protect fish stocks) sets a limit on how many fish should be caught. Fishermen can’t land any fish over that quota so the vast amounts that are caught accidentally are thrown back in to the sea.\r\n\r\nThe European Commission have published proposals for reform of the Common Fisheries Policy which recommends a discard ban.  At the moment, this is only a proposal. This petition calls on the Government to unequivocally commit to a discard ban and to lobby for its enshrining in EU law.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-13T22:43:53.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:57.619Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T13:45:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-17T14:45:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-13T22:43:53.000Z","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":19796,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19796.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":"Democracy direct website, for MPs who care","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should set up a website that allows consituents to register how they wish their MP to vote. The results of this would be provided to the MP prior to a vote and MPs could then vote in line with how the people who they represent want them to vote. This website should show how much their MP voted in accordance with the wishes of their consituents.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-20T22:09:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:24.862Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-21T10:28:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-21T10:28:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-20T22:09:39.000Z","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":19801,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19801.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To Raise all state Benefits!","background":null,"additional_details":"To raise all state Benefits in England to a liveable standard.The amount people have to live on every week to run a home on is derogatory to human rights,also the family's of the citizens  on state benefits suffer resulting in alcohol/drug/ crime just to clothe, and in a significant number to feed kids! 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They should carry out an investigation to see weather cattle that are kept outside all year still get TB , compared to cattle who are kept in close convinment in barns . TB is to do with the function of the lungs , so this could also be a cause of TB , we need to found out for definate , because it is costing the tax payees millions of pounds every year .","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-22T18:53:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:25.347Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-26T14:25:55.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-26T14:25:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-22T18:53:49.000Z","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":19956,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19956.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":"Ban sale of products in the UK produced by child, slave or bonded labour","background":null,"additional_details":"Make it illegal for any retailer, distributor or wholesaler to sell any product where it has been proven that said product has been produced by child, slave or bonded labour in any country of the world.\r\nThis would not only send a powerful signal to those companies importing such products but also reduce the viability of such businesses abroad that employ such labour.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-23T10:46:35.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:25.457Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-25T08:04:19.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-25T08:04:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-23T10:46:35.000Z","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":19969,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19969.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":"Pressure banks to provide interest free Mortgages and Loans","background":null,"additional_details":"The Prime Minister keeps talking about making Britain a fairer society. What is more unfair then when the poorest in society are forced to pay much more then the richest when buying a property / starting a business / going into higher education?\r\n\r\nInterest makes the rich richer and the poor poorer, it isn't a fair system at all! Interest is a form of oppressing and exploiting the poor and promotes greed.\r\n\r\nI would like the Government to consider pressuring banks (especially those bailed out by taxpayers), to provide interest free mortgages and loans to the poorest in society.\r\n\r\nMy proposal:\r\n25% of all mortgages and loans given out each year should be interest free to the poorest of those that apply for them (this could be extended further).\r\n\r\nPoorest could be defined as those earning 40000 or less a year.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-23T12:48:55.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:25.509Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-24T15:53:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-04-24T15:53:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-23T12:48:55.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":19979,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/19979.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 footland team","background":null,"additional_details":"This E Petition is for the UK government alongside  FIFA and the FA to consider a merger of the England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland Football teams so that a United Kingdom Football team can be formed.  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This is specifically related to the basic use of the English language and grammar therein.\r\n\r\nReading through many of the e-petitions it is clear that many of petitioners are unable to coherently or clearly state their intentions or ideas in a standard that is comparable to a basic level of British education.\r\n\r\nWe, the undersigned, therefor feel that it is the duty of parliament to provide every adult within Britain the basic requirements for rational discourse, this is inclusive of both verbal and written communications.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-26T19:50:04.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:27.401Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-27T14:03:46.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-27T14:03:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-26T19:50:04.000Z","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":20495,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20495.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":"Constituency Pairing to provide more Women MPs","background":null,"additional_details":"The proposal is that Parliamentary Constituencies be paired and that one be Reserved for Men and the other for Women. It is not suggested that any serving MP be required to Stand Down; under this Proposal only when a Member does not seek Re-Election would the Rule be applied. Meanwhile Candidates for an (M) Constituency would consist of The Serving MP,if they seek Re-Election and only Male Candidates standing against them. In a  (W) Constituency only the Serving MP and Female Candidates would be eligible.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-26T21:48:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:27.473Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-27T08:55:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-27T08:55:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-26T21:48:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":73498,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/73498.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":"Employers forced to declare staff turnover","background":null,"additional_details":"Protecting the rights of employees has been critical and as such has legislation. However, it is common place for people to undergoe severe distress and workplace bullying where they do not meet minimum time for tribunal.\r\nAs such I petition the prospect of having employers publish staff turnover numbers. This would enable job hunters to be aware of problem companies and ask more before join.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2015-01-05T21:12:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:28.094Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-12T07:17:05.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-01-05T21:12:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":20607,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/20607.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 covert economic sanctions towards Zimbabwe and Positively re-engage.","background":null,"additional_details":"1. Positively engage with Zimbabwe as an equal partner.\r\n2. Honour former commitments towards land compensation schemes.\r\n3.Support Zimbabwe to access loans at  the IMF, World Bank to rebuild Zimbabwe.\r\n4. Give Zimbabwe a Chance.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-10-27T21:57:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:27.820Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-10-28T08:40:31.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-28T09:40:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-10-27T21:57:19.000Z","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":21007,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21007.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":"DRUGS","background":null,"additional_details":"There are many people who are involved in drug abuse in the uk. I think that the goverment should set up groups and extra support for those who are stuck in a drug circle and need help to get back working and back to there normal selfs.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-01T11:36:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:29.124Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-02T07:58:47.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-02T07:58:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-01T11:36:52.000Z","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":12733,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12733.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 INFLATION BUSTING INCREASES ON PUBLIC TRANSPORT","background":null,"additional_details":"Everyone is alway complaining that they are fed up with inflation busting increases in public transport fares and the already high prices in general. The lack of service means that these sicknening increases are a slap in the face for the average commuter. It's time to do something about it. As a public sector worker who does a long distance commute Monday to Friday, these increases are crippling. I know I'm not alone. My salary has not increased for the past 3 years yet my travel has increased by £800 per annum over the same time and is due to increase by up to 13% this January. This, what with the expected increase in Fuel and utility bills, pretty soon I am not going to be able to afford to commute to work and will join the long queue of unemployed citizens in this country. I want the government to stop these private companies extorting millions by increasing already high fares when they are already subsidised by Tax Payers Money.Bonuses in Public Transport should also be abolished.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-16T11:05:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:00.967Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T08:33:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T08:33:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-16T11:05:21.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21128,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21128.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Require Ministerial Approval of HMRC Tax Compromise Deals In Excess of £1m","background":null,"additional_details":"We, the undersigned, call on the government to enact measures, whether through ministerial directive or as part of the 2012 Budget, to explicitly deny the staff of Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs the authority to make compromise deals with companies in disputes relating to outstanding taxes (including Import Duties, VAT, National Insurance, Corporation Tax and any interest owed on outstanding taxes) where the amount involved is in excess of £1 million, without explicit ministerial authorisation, and that the Chancellor of the Exchequer must make a written submission, to be published in Hansard, setting out the details of, and justification for, any such compromise deals which do receive ministerial authorisation.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-01T23:32:36.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:29.523Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-02T15:45:22.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-02T15:45:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-01T23:32:36.000Z","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":21134,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21134.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":"Retired Pensioners-Equality for single pensioners","background":null,"additional_details":"Single retired pensioners with work pensions plus state pensions and no more savings,are given no help to receive pension credit if their income is slightly more than this cut-off £186.00 per week,i.e. £10.00 in excess.\r\nIt is harder for a single person who have worked all their life are placed in the same catagory as those who have never worked in their life or who have just walked into the UK and can claim all the benefits that are available to them,but a pensioner does not have these benefits-WHY?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-02T00:22:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:29.542Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-02T09:39:54.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-02T09:39:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-02T00:22:31.000Z","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":12757,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12757.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":"Enforcement Orders, Companies Not Paying CSA payments on time  ","background":null,"additional_details":"The CSA had to obtain an enforcement order against my ex husband to collect child maintenance payments.\r\nMy immediate reaction was fantasic, no more missing or delayed payments.\r\nReality is very different, his employer is allowed to retain the money deducted at source from his salary for upto 6 weeks before sending it to the CSA.  Bolstering their cash flow and bank accounts at my expense.\r\nI still have to pay the mortgage, food bills and everything else, whilst they sit on the money for as long as they can.\r\nThese payments should be forwarded immediatly to the parent with care, salaries are paid immediatly we should also be paid immediatly.  If a company wants to sit on the money then they should pay interest to the parent with care at credit card rates.\r\nFinancially fragile single parents should be supported and protected against exploitation by big companies not used as a way of managing cash flow.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-16T11:53:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:01.042Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T12:15:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T12:15:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-16T11:53:20.000Z","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":21258,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21258.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":"Replacement for the \"John Lewis list\"","background":null,"additional_details":"Given the austerity measures the Government expects citizens to accept, will the house similarly accept they need to do the same.\r\n\r\nI propose that the \"John Lewis list\" be replaced with more mainstream vendors - namely to be restricted to ordering items from non-premium high-street catalogue based vendors.\r\n\r\nThis will ensure ministerial purchases are in line with the spending capabilities of the general public.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-02T20:10:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:29.959Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-04T10:05:38.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-04T10:05:38.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-02T20:10:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21304,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/21304.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":"Abortions are right","background":null,"additional_details":"Please support the idea that abortions are right.\r\nI want the government to change the abotion law, because it its the womens choice weather to have an abortion or not.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-03T09:19:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:30.113Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-04T10:50:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-04T10:50:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-03T09:19:24.000Z","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":12824,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/12824.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make child maintenance payments tax deductible","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should legislate for child maintenance payments to be tax deductible. On the basis that those absent parents who meet their legal obligations to maintain their children save HM Treasury considerable sums in benefits which would otherwise be paid to single parents by the taxpayer, tax relief should be provided. The current system where fathers must pay and mothers choose if or when to comply with access obligations is very disadvantageous to fathers. The system does not ensure that all absent parents adequately maintain their children and therefore it is only fair that tax relief is provided to those that pay and therefore make the system more affordable to those that do meet their legal (and indeed moral) obligations. 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Peak time on some lines now extends to 11.24am for the morning 'rush hour' and starts at 14.39pm for  'evening' journeys. A return from Telford to London in peak times is £158, compared to the 'standard' £45.\r\n\r\nDespite the surge in ticket prices, surveys show that we do not believe the increase is reflected by better service. On some peak South East commuter lines, almost 20% of passengers are forced to stand with overcrowding set to worsen.\r\n\r\nAs fuel prices increase and more people come to feel the effects of prolonged, wider economic problems, we deserve a fair and affordable system of ticket pricing, concisely stating peak times and forcing rail companies to set ticket prices accordingly.\r\n\r\n*Office of Rail Regulation\r\n* YouGov survey","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-21T15:40:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:05.517Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T07:35:02.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-25T07:35:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-21T15:40:05.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23129,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23129.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 MP in Virgin Money","background":null,"additional_details":"With Northern Rock now privatised under questionable circumstances, tax payers should have to right to prevent any MP, or civil servent who proposed and approved the sale to be prevented from working directley or indirectley for the Virgin Group for the rest of their life both inside and outside politics. This ban should also include immediate family members.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-17T19:16:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:36.067Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-23T09:21:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-23T09:21:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-17T19:16:39.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14274,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14274.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":"rehabilitation of offenders act to include prison sentenses of over 3 years if not reoffended for 15 years or more","background":null,"additional_details":"at the moment the rehabilition of offenders act does not include offences which resulted in a prison sentence of over 3 years and is on for life ,any offence except sex offences should be removed after 15 years if not reoffended,everybody deserves a second chance","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-23T09:17:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:06.510Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T09:21:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T09:21:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-23T09:17:40.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23351,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23351.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 vote under the age of 18 after one passes a vocal test on political understanding","background":null,"additional_details":"School leaderships should be granted the authority to declare whether a student possesses a reasonable political understanding granting them the right to vote in local and regional elections.\r\nApplies to the ages of 14-17.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-19T21:27:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:36.881Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-02T10:22:34.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-02T10:22:34.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-19T21:27:07.000Z","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":14611,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14611.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce central, department and local government bureaucracy by at least 2/3rds","background":null,"additional_details":"Over the last decade, central, dept and local govt bureaucracy has reached epidemic proportions, with traditional internal depts such as Finance, HR and IT having to expand significantly to deal with ever more numerous and dubious central governance diktats. This is exacerbated by the explosion of PR, Commissioning, Business Case Development, Marketing, Commercial, Strategy & Planning, Governance, Audit, Risk Mgt and Benchmarking functions to name but a few. In monitoring all this back office stuff, we have monthly Board, Investment, Audit, Governance, Risk Mgt, Chief Exec, Mgt Team etc Committees. To make sure these often public forums go to plan, we have PRE - Board, Investment, Audit, Governance... meetings - all of which require \"papers\" - agendas, documents, procedures, business cases, minutes and action points along with a cast of thousands to attend them. Why can't at least 2/3rds of the cost of this lot be put either to front line services or - perish the thought - saved...?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-24T14:03:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:07.623Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T14:14:32.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-25T14:14:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T14:03:32.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14632,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14632.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":"Encourage Philanthropy/ Donations from Wealthy Individuals","background":null,"additional_details":"In light of some individuals asking to pay more tax, perhaps the government might consider encouraging the wealthy to make philanthropic donations to the government or additional tax payments to help plug the deficit.\r\n\r\nSome of the wealthiest people pay less tax as a proportion of their income than the middle-classes because of capital gains tax rates, rebates and off-setting. Whereas this helps encourage investment, some individuals may be willing to pay more.\r\n\r\nDonations could be made by way of additional tax or separately and may be general or to specific projects. Individuals could be encouraged to provide finance to establish new business/skills related projects (in their names).\r\n\r\nThe government may wish to encourage donations by setting up a web-page, allowing donations to be made and publicising the amount each individual pledges (allowing them to remain anonymous if they so wish). Perhaps the government could consider tax rebates or extending gift-aid on donations?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-24T15:09:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:07.735Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T09:34:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T09:34:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T15:09:29.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14714,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14714.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Employment for Neets (not in employment, education or training)","background":null,"additional_details":"As the sadly high % of young people are not in employment education or training (Neet). The problem seems to be; an 'inherent part of our modern advanced capitalist system', and should be recognised as such by government. With this humility, and in the recognition of the repetitive failures, by all types of governments: tough action should be taken. This should fall on local authorities (diversity of employment activity, facilities, training - reasons) applied by central government and in law. Local authorities should be heavily fined, or given an extremely strong incentive, to get every Neet that lives within its area (that registers - a check up made on Neets that don't) to be given some form of employment, education or training (for a reasonable reward). The long-term waste, and cost, to the government and society, of the Neet problem, is unsustainable.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-24T22:30:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.027Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T08:55:54.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-25T08:55:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T22:30:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14725,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14725.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Support equal human rights in the new democratic arab states!","background":null,"additional_details":"In the transitional governments of countries in the process of creating democracies, such as Libya and Tunisia, human rights already seem threatened, particularly those of women. While women were often seen on the front lines of these revolutions, they are scarcely seen taking part in the reconstruction of the governments, and are at risk of being forced back into traditional roles which deprive them of the freedom of choice and other basic human rights. These soon to be formed democracies will be in great need of international support.\r\n\r\nWe ask the British Government to withdraw this support if certain human rights standards are not met, including the rights of women, LGBT people, religious minorities and racial minorities. We also ask that the government encourage the creation of secular states where religious minorities are not persecuted and the state remains completely separate from religion.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-24T23:46:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.063Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-25T10:37:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-25T10:37:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T23:46:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23462,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23462.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":"Limit public sector wages to 90 percent of prime ministers salary","background":null,"additional_details":"Limit ALL public sector workers salary to 90 percent (or thereabouts) of the Prime ministers salary. Surely, no matter HOW complicated or difficult the job, it cannot be more difficult than running the whole country. This would bring people into offfice who actually wanted to SERVE the public rather than steal from them. Many council leaders for example have higher salaries than the Prime minister. This is wrong.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-11-21T10:15:01.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:37.222Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-22T09:42:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-22T09:42:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-21T10:15:01.000Z","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":14918,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14918.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":"Move Houses of Parliament to the Olympic Stadium","background":null,"additional_details":"The politicians appear to be the only people in the country who haven't been effected by the current global financial crisis.  Seeing as they cut the red tape allowing the banks to act recklessly its about time they made a sacrifice.\r\n\r\nI propose that the Houses of Parliament moves to the Olympic Stadium after London 2012.  It has the transport links and all the necessary infrastructure to accommodate all of our MP's.  The Houses of Parliament and all of the land it comes with can either be sold to the highest bidder or can be used as a tourist attraction.\r\n\r\nAnd yes, i am serious about this!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-25T19:04:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.707Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-26T08:59:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-26T08:59:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-25T19:04:14.000Z","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":14976,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/14976.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":"Contracts for HS2 construction should preferentially be given to UK companies, employing workers in UK","background":null,"additional_details":"It not only that a high speed railway (HS2) connecting London to Birmingham would save journey time by about 20 minutes but infrastructures need renewing occasionally to incorporate the latest technology and to ensure it is fit for purpose decades into the future. Sometimes it is better to construct a completely new railway connection than doing it patchwork. Such ambitious pioneering forward looking attitude are the ones needed to incorporate future inventions and developing them. The envisaged cost of the railway line will be around £32bn but considering the possible usage of over hundreds of years, it will be money well spent and would help to stimulate British economy and not only when the HS2 project are being constructed. Possibilities of HS2 are countless, like developing new IT systems, machines, signalling systems, improving capacity of UK's railway networks, future HS connections like towards the NE and Scotland, etc.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-26T08:16:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:08.894Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-26T08:39:26.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-26T08:39:26.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-26T08:16:57.000Z","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":15457,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15457.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":"Landlords to maintain or sell empty properties","background":null,"additional_details":"Abandoned properties encourage antisocial behaviour and lead to the break down of communities.\r\nLandlords should be forced by law to meet specific standards of maintenance and repair and take measures to restrict public access.\r\nLandlords who do not meet the requirements would be fined considerable sums as a way to encourage the sale of the properties for housing projects on brown field sites.\r\nThere are many derelict factories etc which could be redeveloped thus saving the countryside and regenerating communities and assisting with the housing crisis.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-30T18:20:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:10.579Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-02T12:36:49.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-02T12:36:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-30T18:20:16.000Z","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":15701,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/15701.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":"Creation of Corp of Defence Purchasing within the MOD","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition calls for the creation of body of service personnel who have served in one of the armed services for a minimum of 5 years, who could, after careful selection and training go into a combined services corp of defence purchasing.  Tours within this corp would be for a minimum of 6 years, as this would ensure that skills would be improved upon, purchasing and tenders would handled far more effectively, and cost efficiencies would be gained as there would be a considerable reduction of staff turnover due to the length of tours in the MOD by personnel who do not necessarily have enough training and supply chain knowledge to do this role as well as it could be.  It would also reduce training costs as personnel would have a longer tour, and the amount of time it takes to purchase equipment would be reduced.  It is also envisaged that the overall number of personnel doing this role would be reduced to a level more akin to those of the Israeli armed forces.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-01T13:58:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:11.379Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T14:51:28.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T14:51:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-01T13:58:50.000Z","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":9757,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/9757.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":"Convicted rioters/looters/arsonists etc should be taxed on future earnings to recover tax payer’s reparation outlay.","background":null,"additional_details":"Any persons convicted of criminal acts during the current UK riots should have future earnings taxed to recover the money the tax payer will inevitably have to pay out to compensate those affected.\r\nPunish them where it will hurt them the most, in their pocket.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T07:41:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:51.155Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T07:44:44.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T07:44:44.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T07:41:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":16833,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16833.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":"Ban audio ads on the internet (.co.uk and other uk domains)","background":null,"additional_details":"Audio ads add an unacceptable dimension to web advertising.\r\n\r\nOften the sound is deliberately annoying to draw attention, and muting audio ads is difficult, with mute often difficult to find, or clicks needed - forcing advertising upon us. Also, people use their PCs for a number of things, many of which require audio and the ads intefere with the ability to do so.\r\n\r\nAudio ads also lower PC performance as they use more RAM and bandwidth. For many internet users, bandwidth units cost money - thus these ads are unfairly costing money.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, the ads are a major hindrance to the visually impaired who are unable to see them; and because they require the volume to work for correct use of their PCs, they cannot simply turn the sound off. This goes beyond annoying - it's totally unacceptable.\r\n\r\nObviously the UK can't regulate content on foreign domains. However, I propose a ban on audio and audio/video ads on .co.uk or .ac.uk or other UK-based domains on the internet.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-11T23:37:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:15.067Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-12T08:54:36.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-12T08:54:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-11T23:37:46.000Z","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":24801,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/24801.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 the NHS","background":null,"additional_details":"People that arrive at A&E drunk or on illegal drugs or have self inflicted injuries, should have too pay as private patients. This is to include ambulance bill as well.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-02T09:07:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:40.886Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-06T14:49:28.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-06T14:49:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-02T09:07:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":16874,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16874.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":"Disclosure of signatories on Petitions","background":null,"additional_details":"Names of those signing petitions on the DirectGov site are no longer visible, as was available under its old form (no10).  We would like them to be visible.  This means that firstly we are able to independently confirm that duplicate names haven't been entered to boost the total, secondly dodgy or offensive names can be challenged and possibly pruned, and thirdly any celebrities that endorse a petition are visible.  Public figures are paid money to endorse or advertise an assortment of items - their association may be the main selling point.  So, why not for a moral or social benefit?  They are normally happy to sign petitions without any financial inducement - simply according to their own conscience.  There is a Ghurkha petition on this site - did Joanna Lumley sign it?  We don't know.  Anyone lucky enough to get Ms Lumley's support on a petition, will likely get the MPs running for cover or new underwear. ..","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-12T12:23:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:15.195Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-13T19:07:23.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-13T19:07:23.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-12T12:23:37.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":16990,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/16990.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":"Only red brick Universities (not former Polytechnics, College of Higher/Further Education, or bogus colleges) SHOULD accept those on student visas","background":null,"additional_details":"Students on student visas, many on elementary courses (like NVQs, English language courses, assess courses) came to UK on student visas with the actual intention to work full-time, not to study. Foreigners on student visas are allowed only to work a maximum of 20 hours a week. It is a loophole to allow bogus students admitted by bogus colleges to circumvent immigration control and stay & work in UK. After 5 years in UK they are likely to be given 'indefinite leave to remain in UK' visas for themselves and their extended family members. Any courses taken by foreign students must be one approved as of benefit for foreign students on their return to their own country. Foreign students must leave a large deposit (say £50,000) to UK’s Department of Education before commencing a course in UK. The deposit will only be returnable if the foreign students leave UK on completion of the course specified in their student visas.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-09-13T14:33:25.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:15.538Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-20T09:58:14.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-20T09:58:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-13T14:33:25.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}