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Car tax for cars registered before 1 March 2001 follows a standard two rate car tax system which applies depending on whether the car's engine is above or below 1549 cc. Both annual rates are expensive compared to the rates charged for new vehicles that have CO2 emissions of 185 g/km or less.\r\n\r\nTherefore, it follows, that people who cannot afford to purchase new cars outright, which this policy is designed to encourage, or who cannot secure credit to do so, are being discriminated against by incurring a higher car tax rate for the vehicles that they can afford (ie - older cars)","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-16T13:05:22.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.519Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-19T08:09:54.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-19T07:09:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-16T13:05:22.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":25966,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25966.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Create a Universal Credit Scoring System in the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"The complexities of lending in the UK are apparent to most anybody who attempts some kind of borrowing, the United States operates a simple and easy to understand Universal Credit Scoring System (FICO) in which every potential borrower is made aware of their unique score and is also made aware of the lenders \"pass score\" before applying, this allows consumers the opportunity to be sure their individual credit rating is suitable for the product they are applying for. The Government should enact a system in the UK for the simple and easy understanding for all consumers to know exactly where their credit record stands and what products are available to them before applying. I propose the government makes preparations to implement this Universal Scoring System as soon as possible.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-16T22:02:29.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.610Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-19T08:11:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-19T08:11:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-16T22:02:29.000Z","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":25989,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/25989.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":"job seekers allowance changed to government loan","background":null,"additional_details":"The job seekers allowance paid to people looking for work, should at a small rate have to be paid back to the governement once you have a job.  This could be done at a minimum rate, or a higher rate set by the person paying it back.\r\n\r\nRename job seekers allowance to government work loan.\r\n\r\nIm sure this will completely change the way that job seeking is viewed, it will reduce the strain on the government and allow people to pay back what they have borrowed and feel proud about it.\r\n\r\nIf u have proven that you can pay your loan back, next time your out of work maybe u can claim a higher tier for the first month? im sure there are many ideas linked to this concept, its exciting to think that something so simple and fair could become reality.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-17T15:26:14.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.686Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-19T09:34:19.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-19T09:34:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-17T15:26:14.000Z","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":26024,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26024.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Add Nutrition Labels to Alcoholic Beverages","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently, alcoholic beverages are exempt from the labelling requirements of all other foodstuffs.\r\n\r\nNutritional labelling would permit consumers to better judge and compare the dietary effects of consuming specific beverages.\r\n\r\nIn particular, carbohydrate content would be very useful for diabetics and calorie content useful for those watching their weight.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-18T14:27:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.803Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-21T09:34:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-21T09:34:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-18T14:27:46.000Z","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":26025,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26025.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":"General Election in the new year.","background":null,"additional_details":"We want a General Election as this government does not have a mandate to be making decisions which are harmful to our lives, and to those of generations to come. The coalition has lost all credibility and is damaging our country. It is completely unfair that those of us who voted for the Liberal Democrats have unwillingly placed the Conservatives in power. The two parties clearly have opposing ideological values, and as a result should have no business being locked into a coalition in which one party is dominant above the other. We ask that the House of Commons should call for a General Election as soon as possible so that we can install a Government which has the support of the majority of voters. After all, that is surely what democracy is about.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-18T14:49:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:44.807Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-19T09:43:03.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-19T09:43:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-18T14:49:57.000Z","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":26240,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26240.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":"Student loans to pay for either - education, or apprenticeship, or to start a business","background":null,"additional_details":"Currently, you can apply to study in a university, which can be paid using a low cost loan from the government. What if you could use this loan to go to university, or pay for an apprenticeship, or to start a business?\r\n\r\nIf you choose to go to university you can the loan to do that, as we do currently.\r\n\r\nIf you want to get some hands on work skills you can use to loan to pay a company to get an apprenticeship. This way companies are encouraged to have apprentices and the apprentices get a better chance of getting the skills they require.\r\n\r\nAnd if you are entrepreneurial you can use the loan to start a business. You could even club together with friends to start a business. People should have to good business plan to be eligible to get this loan and there should an organisation (banks?) mentoring & checking their progress.\r\n\r\nIt is still a loan, you have to pay it back. You just have more options to choose how you can use it.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-22T15:38:46.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:45.587Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-03T09:09:24.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-03T09:09:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-22T15:38:46.000Z","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":26387,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26387.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Water filter jugs and possible health risks","background":null,"additional_details":"According to research from two Italian universities, water filter jugs are useless if not dangerous. The main problems are: calcium and magnesium are substitute with sodium and potassium, water pH is decreased to a possibly harmful level, the filtered water has traces of ammonium and silver (above law thresholds), water filter must be used only if the water hardness is higher than 19 French degrees (check your water supplier site for this info).\r\nI ask the Department of Health to conduct a preliminary analysis (20-50 samples from various part of the country) comparing tap water and filtered water of the most popular water filter jugs. If the results are in line with the findings from the Italian Universities we will increase the sample size, if not at least we will know the truth about our health.\r\nSources:\r\nhttp://snipurl.com/21eph2c\r\nhttp://snipurl.com/21ephg6\r\nhttp://snipurl.com/21ephlr\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-27T11:27:02.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:46.045Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-09T07:37:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-09T07:37:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-27T11:27:02.000Z","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":26467,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26467.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 pet quarantine period to a sensible duration and restore the blood test. Protect your pets, wildlife, and your family.","background":null,"additional_details":"The cost to the UK of rabies or other new diseases becoming established in UK wildlife could be huge. Our dogs, cats, and children would be under constant threat. Losing the UK's disease-free status for these diseases would affect trade and travel with other countries. The new 21 day quarantine, without blood test, is unlikely to be effective. The government should immediately take advice from vets, scientists, and others with relevant expert experience (excluding those with financial incentives) and review the potential diseases that pet quarantine protects against. Incorporate that advice as soon as possible, and set the quarantine time to protect against rabies (typically 35 days incubation) and other diseases that may take longer to show. Re-introduce the blood test. The precautionary principle should prevail. The recently-used 6-month period was well established and has been effective, and should be considered as a default period if there is any doubt or disagreement.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-29T15:32:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:46.304Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-04T10:48:22.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-04T10:48:22.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-29T15:32:15.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":26524,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26524.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":"Define a 'Small Business' so benifits can be claimed.","background":null,"additional_details":"The Goverment need to define exactly what in law is a 'small business'.\r\nCurrently a business that has more than 1 property must pay full business rates just for trying to expand, even if turn over is say 20,000 pa.\r\nAt present no lawful definition of 'small business' is available in the UK.!\r\nA business turning over 5 million a year, clearly not a small business can actually claim 'small business relief' on business rates, just because they have one small outlet!, yet the businesses that really need the relief can not obtain it!!\r\nIt is called 'SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF' so let small businesses have it!!\r\nPresently by making 'small firms' as currently 'defined' by goverment pay full rates for having more than 1 outlet, they are being classified as 'medium to large'.\r\nTHIS NEEDS TO STOP! ACT NOW. one reason high street shops sit empty..BUSINESS RATES...small businesses can not afford to expand.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-12-30T15:41:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:46.480Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-03T09:10:27.000Z","closed_at":"2012-07-03T08:10:27.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-30T15:41:15.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":26877,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/26877.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":"Reintroduce Nursing Diplomas","background":null,"additional_details":"By introducing compulsory degree qualified nurses, the NHS is losing out on a wide variety of potential nurses who are prepared to do such things as basic care. Meaning - bed panning, checking for bed sores, taking an interest in the person as a whole with compassion etc, that some new university educated nurses deem to be beneath them now that they have a degree. A reintroduction of the diploma in nursing would again allow people who may have a passion for true 'nursing' of other people (which is what the NHS needs) but not enough degree level education to be given a chance to be a true 'all-rounder' nurse, rather than just a medical pencil pusher who thinks that basic compassionate care is the work of an auxillary.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-06T14:08:23.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:47.602Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-09T08:14:25.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-09T07:14:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-06T14:08:23.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":27239,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/27239.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":"Take one pence and two pence coins out of circulation","background":null,"additional_details":"Taking one and two pence coins out of circulation will bring benefit to the economy for the following reasons.\r\n\r\nThey cost more to make than they are worth.\r\n\r\nContinuing inflation means their value falls steadily all the time. (which exacerbates the previously stated problem.)\r\n\r\nThey are essentially out of circulation already since they are not used for transactions most of the time but rather stored.\r\n\r\nThey waste people's time during attempts at utilising one and two pence coins.\r\n\r\nNew Zealand, Australia, Finland and the Netherlands have already done this and experienced not inflation or drop in charitable donations.\r\n\r\nTherefore it is sound for the economy to take one and two pence coins out of circulation and round all transactions to the nearest 5 pence.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-11T20:00:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:48.769Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-12T14:03:41.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-12T14:03:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-11T20:00:05.000Z","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":27328,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/27328.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":"Parliament to specify to courts when & how Acts such as Human Rights and Data Protection should be used","background":null,"additional_details":"European Human Rights, Data Protection and Health & Safety legislation is produced by Parliament with the best intentions.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, these laws are being used by courts, local government and companies in situations for which they are not intended.\r\n\r\nFor example, Health & Safety legislation was supposed to protect workers' lives but seems to be used by local government to protect themselves against being sued.\r\n\r\nHuman Rights legislation was intended to protect the helpless against abuse by the powerful, not to stop the media from snapping celebrity wedding photos.\r\n\r\nMisuse of legislation causes people to call for the legislation to be scrapped. This diminishes the legislation and those that created it.\r\n\r\nTo ask the Goverment to produce clear guidance on the circumstances in which a specific law should be used.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-12T22:23:10.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:49.030Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-13T10:45:53.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-13T10:45:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-12T22:23:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":27531,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/27531.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"MP's to take Aptitude/IQ test","background":null,"additional_details":"We petition for all MP’s to take an aptitude/IQ test prior to taking a seat in Parliament\r\nAs a former member of the RAF even the lowest rank of AC has to take an aptitude test, it is based on this he is offered a position or rejected. After training  he is sent into action by parliamentarians not required to take any test. This is unfair,unconscienceable and undemocratic.\r\nThis system could be used to shortlist those for those with the aptitude for ministerial positions in particular fields giving the electorate the right man for the job rather than it be based on popularity.\r\nThere has been negligence, irresponsible overspending and never any accountability resulting in  investigation for criminal negligence. We have overspent, are putting in place austerity measures. it is irresponsible to demonstrate or strike.\r\nIgnoring the policy of the past of promoting peace, promoting British Trade  we now sadly follow US lead threatening violence and sanctions, destroying trade relations.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-16T08:02:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:49.714Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-16T10:24:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-16T10:24:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-16T08:02:13.000Z","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":27753,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/27753.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":"HMG guidelines should require planning permission for new churches, temples, mosques, etc be carefully scrutinised for future value to the community","background":null,"additional_details":"Allocate less priority facilitating on observance of religious customs & practices in public but more on practicality, feasibility, public order. Britain is a secular society with followers of many faiths or no faith. One should practice one’s beliefs & religion peacefully, as a private affair, without affecting the lives, convenience or well-being of others. Not everyone (or even every religion) believes in heaven & the afterlife. After all this is the 21st century, when most phenomena can be scientifically explained, proved & verified, without having to invoke explanations that involve the spiritual world. Invoking the name of God on complex issues can hinder the seeking of explanations & solutions for oneself from a scientific & logical standpoint to pressing issues. However, even a person who has no religious faith would often like to be buried with their brethren of the faith of their birth. Also a person can claim affinity to a religion even if not a practising one. 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People with disabilities are often discriminated against in society in general and particularly in the workplace.  Particularly if their disability is of an invisible nature, like a mental health issue or a neurological condition.  If people with these conditions are doing their best to hold down jobs and are making an effort to contribute to society to the best of their ability then it's only fair that they are taken care of.  So please support me in calling upon the Government to appoint a minister to take care of the most vulnerable workers and others who have been medically certified as unable to work; it's only fair.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-19T18:03:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:50.794Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-25T11:04:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-25T11:04:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-19T18:03:24.000Z","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":27976,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/27976.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Change your phone number or put up with prank calls/marketing calls","background":null,"additional_details":"Phone providers should be able to trace and provide you with the number calling you and if necessary take legal action for the harassment, rather than telling their customers to change their number or put up with the calls.\r\n\r\nThe police say they have no control over the situation and to contact the provider, the provider say they haven't got the technology to trace the call.\r\n\r\nTherefore, I would like to create a petition to stop this from carrying on, If you constantly receive prank calls, you are the victim, so why should you be in the situation where you have to change your number rather than the person on the other end being identified.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-20T13:58:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:51.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-26T08:20:25.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-26T08:20:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-20T13:58:43.000Z","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":28026,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/28026.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":"Allow disabled people who own / buy a WAV (Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle) from the Motability scheme to use red diesel","background":null,"additional_details":"I gave up my Motability WAV partly due to the high cost of petrol. A powered wheelchair is extremely heavy, so adds to the running cost.  With a WAV now, I could get to university lectures without hoping that the next bus has a ramp.\r\n\r\nApart from paying for the lease with the Higher Rate Mobility component is the only other cost incurred by leasing a vehicle, but when you have a severe physical disability, these WAVs are a lifeline, and many non disabled people fail to realise this.\r\n\r\nTo provide people with mobility that is affordable to people who live on low incomes and have additional living costs due to physical disability, allow disabled people who drive a WAV via Motability to use red diesel. Strict conditions would have to be implemented, involving spot checks by local police who would be told of every red diesel WAV user in their area. I would love to have a WAV again and would have no problem if police pulled my vehicle over using ANPR to ensure that I was in it.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-20T23:36:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:51.155Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-25T10:02:40.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-25T10:02:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-20T23:36:08.000Z","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":28478,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/28478.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":"Instruct UKFI to veto bonuses in RBS","background":null,"additional_details":"This petition asks that the government instructs UKFI to exercise its votes to block bonuses being paid to the directors of RBS\r\n\r\nIrrespective of how good a job the directors may be doing, they are remunerated well enough.  Many elderly investors relied on dividend income from the bank and until a dividend can be declared, no bonuses in cash or shares are appropriate","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-27T10:55:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:52.496Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-30T08:31:12.000Z","closed_at":"2012-04-30T07:31:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-27T10:55:40.000Z","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":28502,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/28502.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":"Legislate to enforce trade-in value for books, music and movies when new formats become available.","background":null,"additional_details":"Legislate to enforce trade-in value for books, music and movies when new formats become available.\r\n\r\nWhen we buy a book, film or other intellectual work part of the cost is for the artist and part for the delivery of the work in its current format.\r\n\r\nWhenever a new format is released the respective industry always make their existing catalogs available in the new format.  The purchase price is always set at the level of an initial first time purchase.\r\n\r\nProvided that the former copy is put beyond use we should be able to trade up to the new format at the cost of delivery on this new format.\r\n\r\nCurrent legislation acts as a brake on the adoption and development of new technology, and in the case of books impedes the realisation of the many benefits that the new electronic formats could potentially deliver.  For example content protected centralised electronic lending libraries to ensure future generations ongoing access to the printed legacy since Caxton.  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Time off available for interviews and training. Exemption for disabled subject to usual assessment. Costs justified by; vastly reduced welfare bills, universal dignity and work ethic, creation of genuine moral right for society to expect lawful behaviour, no need for generational compounding of the ills of workless households. Costs not likely to be covered financially by savings in welfare and prisons but would be great value for money rebuilding society, avoiding lost generations, improving social mobility and the social fabric of areas suffering post industrial low employment.\r\nEmployment to be in such public service as to not compete with private sector, ie. tasks we would not otherwise have funded.\r\nOnce everyone has a means of earning a living, the implementation of law and order can be more forceful with fewer mitigating circumstances and longer sentences for acquisative crime. 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The problem is not the bonus but the contract that was given to him.\r\nWhat is worse is that the discussion can happen with RBS because it was bailed out but not the other banks so you create a two tier system.\r\nSurely the best thing to do is to apply a progressive taxation system on financial services where anything over 'normal' profits starts to get taxed at higher rates. That will help to regulate salaries but most importantly behaviour. The numbers associated with banking and insurance are such that huge profits can be easily made by taking silly risks .","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-01-29T08:58:19.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:52.848Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-30T08:36:19.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-30T08:36:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-29T08:58:19.000Z","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":29654,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/29654.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 make it illegal to sell unregistered SIM cards & Mobile phones","background":null,"additional_details":"To make the selling of unregistered SIM cards & unregistered mobile phones illegal.\r\n\r\nThis will prevent malicious text messages being sent anonymously & assist the Police & Customs & Excise in their pursuit of criminals.\r\n\r\nProof of identity & address would have to be given to purchase either of these items. Any phone numbers would then be registered to the purchaser.\r\n\r\nAll phones that are unregistered must be contacted & told to register. Those that fail to comply will have their contract terminated & the number removed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-02-14T13:27:51.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:56.202Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-22T15:36:55.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-22T15:36:55.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-14T13:27:51.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":30070,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/30070.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":"ripoff imports not up to ISO or British standerds","background":null,"additional_details":"The British public are been riped off by cheap imports that are not up to ISO or British standards.\r\nfrom patio furniture, electronics, clothing, tools, tents, Just a few of the very poorly made goods that are now on sale in the UK if government allows these substandard goods to be imported then we the British public think they are OK to buy.\r\nThe British standards association needs to get involved with customs and stop this rubbish been put on sale in the UK.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-02-21T09:09:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:57.555Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-22T08:55:08.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-22T08:55:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-21T09:09:28.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":30191,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/30191.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":"Grammar schools should be abolished","background":null,"additional_details":"The government should abolish existing grammar schools and prevent the creation of new ones. They are devisive and cause a sense of failure amongst many children at a young age. Children who are coached for the 11+ exam are sometimes then unable to cope with the academic demands of the grammar schools. Grammar schools are unncesssary as good comprehensive schools cater for all levels of ability with setting which allows children to be appropriately challenged in different subjects according to their ability in those subjects. Able working class children and those on free school meals are under-represented in grammar schools which tend to be dominated by those from middle class families or those who can afford coaching prior to entry.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-02-22T21:30:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:57.939Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-23T10:23:46.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-23T10:23:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-22T21:30:06.000Z","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":30354,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/30354.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":"Launch a strategy to get more people to take careers in Science, maths, engineering and technology.","background":null,"additional_details":"As well as getting to these course at A level, and Graduate level. the UK needs to ensure that they stay in these courses as a career. Many do the degree and then do something else all together. 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This puts minority politics ahead of the health and well being of women, and is unacceptable. Leave counselling in the hands of neutral, qualified practitioners who have the best interests of women at heart.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-02-25T10:58:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:58.445Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-27T09:28:28.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-27T09:28:28.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-25T10:58:57.000Z","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":30480,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/30480.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 Hand Cleaning in Hospitals","background":null,"additional_details":"To petition the Department of Health to undertake a trial into compulsory hand washing for anyone entering a hospital. While hospital acquired infections are falling we should not be complacent They were the direct cause of 5,000 deaths and were the contributing cause of 15,000 deaths in the UK in 2009. [http://www.ojongo.com/Default.aspx?tabid=73]\r\n\r\nThere is evidence that hand washing would help cut this number dramatically. While individual freedoms should be upheld this is not a measure of a 'nanny state' as by not washing your hands you could affect the health of others. Would you not feel safer if you were in a hospital in which everyone was required to wash their hands before entering?\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-02-28T11:08:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:58.856Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-05T15:15:46.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-05T15:15:46.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-28T11:08:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":30620,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/30620.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the Beer Duty Escalator before the 2012 budget","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned wish to petition the Chancellor of the Exchequer into stopping the beer duty escalator. At two percent above inflation, the escalator is too harmful to the sensible British drinker. We recognise that beer duty has already risen 35% since 2008, and the escalator will add a further 7% at the next budget.\r\nBeer and pubs support over one million jobs in this country, so by hurting the employer the duty is doing nothing to help keep these employees in employment. We urge the Chancellor of the Exchequer to fulfil the coalition agreement, in which it states they will ““review alcohol taxation and pricing to ensure it tackles binge drinking without unfairly penalising responsible drinkers, pubs and important local industries”.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-03-01T14:35:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:59.286Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-02T09:24:48.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-02T08:24:48.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-01T14:35:38.000Z","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":30789,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/30789.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"For all books, newspapers, magazines and other printed products to be made from recycled paper or sustainable sources","background":null,"additional_details":"While there is a growing trend among publishers to use sustainable sources in the production of their paper this is still an optional thing. Some parts of the industry do not use either recycled paper or sustainble sources.\r\nThis only adds to enviromental damage not only thorugh deforestation but the damage these papers can do when simply thrown away and end up in landfills. the bleaches and inks used in the making of newspapers leak into the soil and cause damage to both plant and animal life.\r\nBy making it law that only sustainably sourced paper is used will reduce the enviromental damage caused by deforestation. Also, using only recycled paper would not only imapct deforestation but also drastically reduce the amount of paper that is dumped in landfill sights.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-03-04T16:57:54.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:59.847Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-09T14:03:13.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-09T14:03:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-04T16:57:54.000Z","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":37877,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/37877.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":"Sell Government debt to taxpayers in exchange for lower tax rates","background":null,"additional_details":"UK debt levels are equivalent to £16,000+ per person. This petition asks the Treasury to sell some of that debt to tax payers. In exchange they will give tax payers a low income tax rate for a defined period of time. With interest rates at a low level, it is more cost effective for savers to exchange savings for lower tax payments. And it will help the Government reduce the debt burden quickly.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-08-28T14:44:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:22.875Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-29T08:12:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-29T08:12:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-28T14:44:21.000Z","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":31168,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31168.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":"Respond to the Kony Campaign with reference to the children without parental care","background":null,"additional_details":"The Kony 2012 campaign has demonstrated an enormous and ongoing concern amongst people the world over with the welfare of children in Africa.\r\n\r\nThe campaign itself and the focus on Kony have proved popular and controversial in equal measure.  This debate should not take away from the universal concern with the children at risk from Kony and the rightful debate about what should happen to those children if the campaign is successful; many of whom have no family to return home to.\r\n\r\nThe UK government should respond with its position on the Kony 2012 campaign with specific reference to what it is doing currently and in the near future to address the issue of children living without parental care in Africa, including the child soldiers in the LRA, and who are at the highest risk of being left on the streets of the continents capital cities in the event of Kony's arrest.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-03-10T10:37:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:01.188Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-14T11:46:05.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-14T11:46:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-10T10:37:45.000Z","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":31191,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31191.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":"Removal of MPs whose behaviour is found to not merit the trust and responsbility required in a public servant.","background":null,"additional_details":"Following the news that despite being found guilty for assault whilst drunk that Eric Joyce MP for Falkirk is to retain his place in the House of Commons I have created this e-Petition to ask the government to pass legislation so any members whose behaviour is found to not warrant the public's trust and respect is removed from government.\r\n\r\nOther members of public bodies like the NHS, education and Police are subject to strict guidelines governing their behaviour whilst on and off duty. If found to have brought their profession into disrepute they would face the possibility of losing their job. Why is it one rule for public workers and another for MPs? 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This information is necessary to be able to comply with UK tax and company legislation and case law.  Prevention of access to the same information is therefore prevention of performance of statutory filing responsibilities for all companies, individuals or other relevant bodies.  The UK government is in breach of its contractual obligations and should immediately reinstate working links to the detailed information held at the HMRC and Companies house websites.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2014-12-31T11:07:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:27.624Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-01-19T13:55:38.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-12-31T11:07:41.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":31607,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31607.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 a Socialist State","background":null,"additional_details":"For too long the minority of wealthy elite have unfairly ruled and made decisions on behalf of the majority. This goes against the principles of living within a democracy, meaning “rule of the people” with the majority being “the people”.\r\n\r\nUnder a new Socialist state decisions will be made by the majority for the majority and these actions will be implemented.\r\n\r\nAbolition of Monarchy and Political Parties, council members to independently represent their constituency if voted into government.\r\n\r\nConstituencies  given more autonomy.\r\n\r\nThose over 18  free to stand as council member regardless of background or experience.\r\n\r\nIndependence for rest of UK.\r\n\r\nAbolition of Trade Unions.\r\n\r\nStricter regulation of Capitalism.\r\n\r\nPrioritizing of the unemployed.\r\n\r\nThe right to a full free education.\r\n\r\nNationalisation of banks and insurance firms.\r\n\r\nThe aims of a Socialist state is to give power back to the majority who at present suffer due to the elite minority.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-03-19T16:48:27.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:02.657Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-20T11:33:50.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-20T11:33:50.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-19T16:48:27.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":31745,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/31745.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":"Raise Proposed £60,000 child benefit threshold","background":null,"additional_details":"Regional variations to salaries mean a £60,000 child benefit threshold will proportionally and detrimentally affect middle class young professionals starting families. These families will be statistically degree educated and the very individuals our government is turning to resolve the country's economics.\r\n\r\nThis is an arbitary level aimed at voter appeasement for lower income voters than either a regional weighting or alignment with income taxation levels and consistency for hard working, young and growing families.\r\n\r\nAt its base level, this is cyncial politics and mis-representing the electorate. 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The petition of John BUTLER declares that it is most likely that without positive action by you the country will shortly lose the indigenous capability to profitably manufacture satellite (and rocket booster) propellant tanks.\r\nThe petitioner therefore requests that the House of Commons consider actions that can be taken to prevent loss to the nation of the skills of those who embody this strategic asset.  The now foreign owned company owns a lease on the picturesque canal side design and manufacturing facility that runs out in July 2012.  The present owners of the company will then fill orders by building the tanks in their German facility.\r\nSufficiently large clean room(s) and engineering spaces are required nearby to retain this strategic asset.  Perhaps a source of investment capital could be found and the UK government could offer advice to the company management that it would be worth their while not to relocate.\r\nAnd the petitioner remains, etc. ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-03-29T08:54:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:04.686Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-30T10:08:19.000Z","closed_at":"2012-06-30T10:08:19.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-29T08:54:50.000Z","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":32516,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/32516.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Add a junction to the M4 between 2 and 3 (near Chiswick roundabout)","background":null,"additional_details":"There is a lot of congestion on the elevated part of the M4 as you are entering/exiting London during rush hour times.\r\nThe elevated west bound slip road entering the M4 at junction 2 is too short and due to the volume of traffic this frequently becomes a bottleneck for traffic on the M4, the slip road, and Chiswick roundabout.\r\nA lot of this congestion can be contributed to traffic from the new industrial estates west of this junction, including GlaxoSmithKline and Sky.\r\nI propose a junction is added between 2 and 3 and approximately where the elevated section becomes 3 lanes. This could connect to the nearby A3002 which would also help with traffic to the north currently entering chiswick roundabout destined for the M4. An entrance west bound, and an exit east bound is required only. 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Visual signing seems to have become the norm for films shown in the early hours.  The problem with this is that a good proportion of the viewing screen is either taken by a frame, or the sign language operative is superimposed in front of the film.  Why distract and visually impair the viewing experience when subtitles are available, and can be used without detriment to the vast majority of viewers?\r\nAction; either limit sign language to specific channels, deploy a marker to indicate sign language use, or ideally make the visibility of the sign language optional.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-04-11T14:49:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:06.544Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-16T07:38:18.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-16T07:38:18.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-11T14:49:50.000Z","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":33037,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33037.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":"ANPR Cameras on Speed Safety Cameras.","background":null,"additional_details":"ANPR Cameras in Traffic Police vehicles are great, but they can't be everywhere at once!\r\n\r\nWhat we need, is an extension to Speed Safety Cameras. If each Safety Camera through the UK is fitted with an ANPR - illegal drivers will be flashed up to a local policing unit. A traffic car can be alerted just the same way as the mounted ANPR camera in their vehicles.\r\n\r\nThe reason why these cameras are so great, is that you're only ever in trouble, if you're breaking the law. ANYONE who has a fully insured, taxed and MOT'd car, with no outstanding warrants - should have no problem with Speed Safety Cameras being fitted with an extra device to make our roads A) Safer B) Less congested and C) safer from the risk of road accidents from unlicensed/uninsured drivers.\r\n\r\nPlease sign this petition to get the ball rolling!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-04-18T12:33:07.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:07.211Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-18T13:03:13.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-18T13:03:13.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-18T12:33:07.000Z","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":33156,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33156.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":"Festival of Great Britain 2014","background":null,"additional_details":"Great Britain should hold a new festival to celebrate its unity, culture, history, commerce and its place in the world.\r\nThe festival should draw upon the sense of national pride that will build through 2012.\r\nAnd the festival should involve all parts of the British isles, with the major cities all involved in significant events.\r\nThe festival should be spread over 6 months, with a build-up from March to a special week of celebration in September, and that build up should flow/pass through every part of the isles (and perhaps the commonwealth) with the week in September concluding with events in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Belfast.\r\nOnly the government can commence such an enterprise and it must be initiated, supported and coordinating by the Cabinet Office.\r\nNote: due to the possibility of an election in 2015 this festival has to happen in 2014 or 2016","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-04-21T11:02:21.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:07.559Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-24T08:34:40.000Z","closed_at":"2012-10-24T08:34:40.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-21T11:02:21.000Z","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":75796,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/75796.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":"Save the Gurkhas","background":null,"additional_details":"Recognise the historic debt to the Nepalese soldiers and  maintain them as part of the British Army. Their courage, loyalty and dedication is unsurpassed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2015-03-15T20:26:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:35.100Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2015-03-16T13:31:11.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2015-03-15T20:26:52.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":33445,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/33445.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":"Ensure that police who are dressed for war and wear balaclavas to hide their identity bear a LARGE AND CLEAR identification tag.","background":null,"additional_details":"While it is absolutely not necessary to know the names and addresses of the police who are wearing balaclavas to protect their identities while acting in defence of the people of the country, there MUST be a way of identifying them for the purposes of the investigation of illegal acts by any one of them.  Clearly visible NUMBERS or ALPHABETICAL identifiers MUST be provided so that the police organisation cannot mount the defence 'we can't prove which one of them did it' when somebody is illegally mistreated or killed by the rogue actions of one of the members of this organisation.  Recent history has demonstrated that this sort of event IS GOING TO HAPPEN, not 'maybe going to happen'.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2012-04-28T21:49:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:08.393Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-30T10:39:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-07-30T10:39:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-28T21:49:34.000Z","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":10626,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10626.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 Parental Responsibilty","background":null,"additional_details":"To ensure parents have absolute responsibility for their childrens actions.\r\nParents to be held to account for their childrens criminality and accountable for re-imburesement to individuals and business.\r\nBad parents should be made attend good parenting courses.\r\nEnsure absent fathers are made to pay for the upkeep of their children. If necessary by arresting their salaries.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T13:43:31.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:53.311Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-23T11:30:16.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-23T11:30:16.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T13:43:31.000Z","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":10863,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10863.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the monopoly of large companies in government procurement. Allow small companies to save the UK money.","background":null,"additional_details":"Government departments have procurement frameworks that allow a few large 'preferred' companies to monopolise the vast majority of government private sector work. Small companies have no chance to compete, even when they can offer vastly more cost effective services, and even when large companies fail time and time again.\r\n\r\nWe petition for a change to this madness, to allow fair and open competition.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T17:19:49.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.078Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-17T13:43:15.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-17T13:43:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T17:19:49.000Z","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":10865,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10865.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":"Strip Out All Bus Lanes","background":null,"additional_details":"Strip out all bus lanes. In some parts of the rural counties buses run only every half hour as in around Guildford for instance, yet they are in operation all day!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T17:21:06.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.085Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-15T09:22:21.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-15T09:22:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T17:21:06.000Z","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":10935,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10935.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 Unemployed/Not in education 16-25 years should be forced into the Army for a minimum of 12 months","background":null,"additional_details":"Any 16 - 25 year olds who are currently not employed or studying and are convicted for any one of a number of crimes (Robbery, Assault, Drug related etc) should face the possibility of having to spend a minimum of 12 months in the Armed forces. This would or at least help to teach them some discipline, respect and also skills to help them develop a career, rather than just putting them back in to society and have them offend again.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T18:11:57.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.325Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T10:36:59.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T10:36:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T18:11:57.000Z","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":10978,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/10978.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 should be enrolled in a long-term community service program","background":null,"additional_details":"People found to have participated in the looting and vandalism of the August 2011 riots should take part in compulsory community service. Specifically, this could involve maintenance of local areas (e.g. litter picking) or community-minded activities. Duties should fit the crime; the aim of this regulation would be to teach rioters to understand the consequences of their actions and to gain better social integration and responsibility.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T18:42:24.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.470Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T09:41:39.000Z","closed_at":"2012-02-16T10:41:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T18:42:24.000Z","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":11029,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/11029.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":"Abandon Economic Growth","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned request that Her Majesty's Government relinquish the futile goal or pursuit of economic growth, and instead concentrate on sustainability.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":4,"created_at":"2011-08-12T19:23:58.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:26:54.638Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-22T08:13:08.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-22T08:13:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-12T19:23:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}