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The 16 months can be split between the mother and the father and the parental leave can be taken at any time up until the child is 8 or finishes their first year of school which ever is latest.\r\n\r\nCurrently in the UK maternity leave is  39 weeks paid (6 weeks at 90% of full pay and remainder at a flat rate of £136.78)\r\n\r\nPaternity leave is 2 weeks at a flat rate of £136.78 and up to 26 weeks’ paid Additional Paternity Leave - but only if the mother returns to work.\r\n\r\nThe current UK leave forces parents to take leave immediately, makes families financially struggle and provides better leave for the mother (33 weeks additional leave at £136.78 compared with 26 weeks for the father).\r\n\r\nI am asking the government to change parental leave to Sweden's policy as families need flexibility and need to be able to make choices regarding childcare.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-02-24T09:24:34.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:46.080Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-25T11:34:47.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-25T11:34:47.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-24T09:24:34.000Z","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":61410,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61410.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":"influence NASA to examine humanoid face artifact in curiosity rover images","background":null,"additional_details":"NASA Mars curiosity rover recently returned an image showing an artifact that looks remarkably like a statue of a half buried humanoid figure.\r\n\r\nthe image is shown at the Nasa website:\r\nhttp://mars.jpl.nasa.gov/msl-raw-images/msss/00528/mcam/0528ML2087006000E1_DXXX.jpg\r\n\r\nunlike other artifacts this is a well defined sculpture and is worth further investigation.\r\n\r\nthe UK space agency should ask NASA to investigate this artifact to determine whether it was made by natural processes, or whether it may the artifact of a long extinct civilisation based on mars when it was in the habitable zone. If it turns out to be the latter it would have enormous implications about how we see ourselves and life in the cosmos.\r\n\r\nThank you","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-02-24T23:13:38.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:46.299Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-25T11:37:25.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-25T11:37:25.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-24T23:13:38.000Z","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":70859,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70859.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 it illegal for a country to leave the United Kingdom","background":null,"additional_details":"Since the Scottish referendum it has been made clear to us how devastating it would be for all nations involved if Scotland had voted to leave the United Kingdom.\r\n\r\nAfter the Civil way in the United States the Government their made it illegal for a state to secede from the Union.  I petition that this Government should also recognise that we are stronger together and introduce similar measures to ensure we remain this way.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-10-14T19:44:32.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:19.022Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-20T14:46:28.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-14T19:44:32.000Z","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":61659,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61659.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":"Re nationlise Jaguar Land Rover.","background":null,"additional_details":"Jaguar Land Rover is now owned by a foreign company (Tata) and although they have invested  money to help create many new jobs there is currently no mainstream British owned car producer. Foreign companies have invested heavily in Britain and those factories are now some of the most efficient and productive in Europe. Britain should capitalise on its skills and invest in its own work force. There is no reason why Britain should not again be able to compete on an international market at the very highest level. This is not a campaign against Tata, they are a successful multinational company. But that is no reason to let great British brands go cheaply.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-02-27T22:38:56.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:47.102Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-02-28T17:09:31.000Z","closed_at":"2015-02-28T17:09:31.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-02-27T22:38:56.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":62077,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62077.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 one traffic light turns green at a time","background":null,"additional_details":"Due to massively increased number of vehicles on the road and poor traffic sense of drivers, they don't stop even when light has turned amber. This creates lot of frustration for drivers wanting to turn right and sometimes creates dangerous situation on traffic signals where there is no separate signal for turning right.\r\nBy allowing all the traffic to clear one side at a time, like some of the traffic signals have, it'll greatly reduce the frustration of drivers stuck because somebody can't turn right due to increased traffic & poor traffic sense specially in rush hour.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-03-06T23:08:05.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:48.454Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-07T08:55:24.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-07T08:55:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-06T23:08:05.000Z","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":61845,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/61845.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":"More consumer protection when purchasing downloadable items","background":null,"additional_details":"Isn't it time that consumers were more protected when purchasing downloadable item (game, add-on, apps, book, etc). Currently if you purchase an item digitally you are tied by the suppliers terms and condition and this usually means that you can not get your money back if the item was purchased in error, or if the item doesn't work, or even if your child had clicked and spent a small fortune. Isn't it time that we, the consumer were able to have similar protection to the protection given us when we purchase any other item?\r\n\r\nAs an example a child purchased a game via a console store, said game wasn't for that console and wasn't a full game but an add-on. But the company from which it was purchased said sorry but we never refund as it's against our terms and conditions, even though the product could not be used as the console it was for wasn't owned!! How can this be acceptable by law today! 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This won't affect normal usage.\r\n\r\nAdditionally, compel ISPs to tell their customers in such instances so that those customers know that they need to remove malware from their computers.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-03-05T13:07:20.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:48.016Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-10T11:44:41.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-10T11:44:41.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-05T13:07:20.000Z","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":70938,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70938.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":"FREE U18's BUS TRAVEL - UK WIDE","background":null,"additional_details":"Free Bus usage for Under 18's, without being able to earn a solid income, this should be brought in as a scheme to encourage youngsters to support their local economy and participate in activities they like. Over 60's can earn an income plus they can drive so they can afford it especially with pensions. Those under 16 can't even drive or earn an income so what are their travel options? I would appreciate your support in helping this campaign of FREE TRANSPORT TO UNDER 18's UK WIDE","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-10-16T07:39:37.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:19.278Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-17T07:29:08.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-16T07:39:37.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":70989,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/70989.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 Lorries from roads outside primary schools/other schools before someone is hurt or killed","background":null,"additional_details":"Lorries need to be banned from going down/turning round  roads outside primary schools or other schools. there have been too many accidents recently and something needs to be done. small roads should not allow big lorries to go down. Something needs to be done before someone gets hurt or killed. please sign and share with your friends.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-10-17T09:29:16.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:30:19.447Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-10-21T08:01:56.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-30T22:59:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-10-17T09:29:16.000Z","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":62215,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62215.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 CBT re-tests for over 25's","background":null,"additional_details":"The current system of motorcycle riders up to 125cc with a full car licence having to re-take a CBT every 2 years is unnecessary, degrading and a waste of money.\r\n\r\nIt is not expected of car users and not everyone wants or can afford to take the full bike test.\r\nCBT tests are useful and of course have their place for first time riders, but are completely pointless and expensive when you have ridden for 2+ years without incident.\r\n\r\n It’s not a safety issue as previous years of riding proves.\r\n\r\n It’s money making scheme for the government to effectively tax 125 riders and continually fund rider test centres.\r\n\r\nI want the government to scrap CBT's for bikes up to 125cc when the rider has completed an initial one, has a full driving licence (and therefore road sense/skills),  Only being obliged to take another one if they have an accident or incident, when requested by the police for example if seen riding dangerously, or if below a lower age limit.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-03-09T23:58:43.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:48.874Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-10T13:09:14.000Z","closed_at":"2014-09-10T12:09:14.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-09T23:58:43.000Z","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":62228,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/62228.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Abolish 3 yr residency rule for spouses of British expats","background":null,"additional_details":"I wish to petition the government to abolish the 3 year residency rule for spouses of British expats living and working abroad. I believe the rule would force many couples to live apart for 3 years just so one of the couple can apply for citizenship. I am sure there are many such as myself who are forced to work abroad because we cannot find work in the United Kingdom. The separation is also likely to be at the start of the marriage for many couples and so felt more keenly. The government should show respect for family and private life and make the rule equitable to all living and working abroad – government staff and those on government contracts are already exempt from the residency requirements.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2014-03-10T13:14:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:48.915Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2014-03-19T10:36:30.000Z","closed_at":"2015-03-19T10:36:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2014-03-10T13:14:08.000Z","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":69900,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/69900.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":"Extend free prescriptions from Scotland to the whole of the UK","background":null,"additional_details":"It is completely unfair that UK citizens who happen to live in Scotland should be the only ones to receive free prescriptions.\r\nAfter all prescriptions are needed for one is sick, they're not a luxury item!\r\nPlease vote for UK equality today.\r\nExtend free prescriptions to the whole of the UK. 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We consider it to be a significant part of the British music scene and legacy as it was opened by Sir Edward Elgar, one of Britain's most  celebrated composers. Another reason against their closure is that it will put many people out of work throughout the UK In short, we have collected over 9,000 likes on Facebook who believe in the same thing as us. Thank you for considering this, I hope we can resolve this issue and save a vital part of the British High Street.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-01-16T08:35:11.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:48.386Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-22T17:40:49.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-22T16:40:49.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-16T08:35:11.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":30533,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/30533.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":"Leap year bank holiday","background":null,"additional_details":"The 29th of February should be made a Bank Holiday.\r\n\r\nIt would not damage the economy as it is essentially a free day.\r\n\r\nIt would benefit workers who currently work an additional day every four years.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2012-02-29T08:24:08.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:59.013Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-29T09:53:08.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-29T08:53:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-29T08:24:08.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":44849,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/44849.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":"LONDON speed limit should be capped at 40mph","background":null,"additional_details":"There are numerous main roads in the Greater London area bordered by homes where the maximum speed is 50mph or more.\r\n\r\nThis causes unnecessary levels of danger for the elderly, children and pets living in these areas, who also suffer from exhaust and noise polution at all times, day and night.  Short bursts of acceleration, followed by rapid braking, also lead to higher fuel consumption with no material decrease in journey time.\r\n\r\nFor the safety of residents and road users, and to reduce exhaust and noise polution, the government should legislate to reduce speed limits on all main roads within Greater London to a maximum of 40mph.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-01-23T17:22:39.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:49.391Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-01-24T08:58:30.000Z","closed_at":"2014-01-24T08:58:30.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-23T17:22:39.000Z","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":44851,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/44851.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":"romford ice rink","background":null,"additional_details":"2nd attempt\r\n\r\nHavering council have sold the land where the ice rink is situated to Morrisons supermarket. There will be at least a 2 year delay until the new one is open.\r\n100's of children from 3years and upward who have lessons from 6am until late have lost the use of this, their dreams of being winter olympians.fading\r\nI would like a temporary rink set in place before this one is closed, if they have t o close it at all","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-01-23T18:13:50.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:49.399Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-06T12:57:54.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-06T12:57:54.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-23T18:13:50.000Z","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":46884,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/46884.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":"Random drugs test for minicab and taxi drivers","background":null,"additional_details":"All drivers of Minicabs and Taxis should be subjected to regular random hair follicle drugs testing.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-03-08T20:07:18.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:28:56.081Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-11T09:26:10.000Z","closed_at":"2014-03-11T09:26:10.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-08T20:07:18.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":49279,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49279.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":"Legal representatives of criminals convicted of serious offences such as terrorism, murder, rape and paedophilia to be prosecuted","background":null,"additional_details":"Where a criminal convicted of a serious crime employs legal assistance to lodge an appeal which subsequently fails, the legal representative in court should be held accountable for all costs incurred and prosecuted for complicity and/or attempting to pervert the course of justice.\r\n\r\nSimilarly, in the instance of a fresh conviction being issued for a serious crime, which is supported by what the judge considers to be an overwhelming volume of evidence, the legal representative in court should be held accountable for all costs incurred and prosecuted for complicity and/or attempting to pervert the course of justice.\r\n\r\nThe aim is to dissuade legal representation consistently standing in the way of justice and to save taxpayers money being wasted on farcical legal battles.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-04-25T11:50:52.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:04.268Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-01T14:10:01.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-01T14:10:01.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-04-25T11:50:52.000Z","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":49743,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49743.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":"Windsor Fire Station closure","background":null,"additional_details":"Although i am no longer a resident in Windsor, i class Windsor as my hometown, and have relatives who live there, in view of the fact that 2012 was the 20th anniversary of the Windsor Castle fire which i remember well and tonight (7/5/2103) a very desirable area neighbouring the castle has had a major fire, the proposed closure of Windsor Fire Station seems to be absurd. Tonights fire did not by the grace of God take any lives mainly due to the fact that the time the fire occurred engines were able to get to the location fairly easily but had this been at another time of day when the traffic was bad fire vehicles would have taken longer to get there and even longer if they had to come from further afield. Does the potential loss of life not mean anything to those in politics making such crazy decisions?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-05-08T02:08:30.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:05.874Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-08T09:18:39.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-08T09:18:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-08T02:08:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23207,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23207.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":"End free bus travel for those 60 and over","background":null,"additional_details":"In these times of austerity everyone should make a contribution to the cost of their bus travel. No one under the age of 60 should effectivley be subsidising bus travel for those aged 60 or over.  Many people aged 60 or over are pretty well off, indeed even still in paid employment.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-11-18T13:27:13.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:36.352Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-21T13:26:32.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-21T13:26:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-18T13:27:13.000Z","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":49967,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49967.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":"If someone is ill and claiming benefits but is a carer, don't stop the carer's benefit","background":null,"additional_details":"If someone is claiming, say for example, ESA and they are caring for an elderly relative, the DWP should not stop the benefit of the carer.\r\n\r\nSome carers cannot even claim Carer's Allowance because the person they are caring for is only in receipt of State Pension.  What do the Government expect the carer to live on?\r\n\r\nAt the end of the day, carers save this country millions of pounds and as such, they should not be penalised by having their benefit stopped.\r\n\r\nThe government should realise that the carer is not well themselves and neither is the person that they are caring for.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-05-13T15:40:45.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:06.534Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-14T11:24:29.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-14T11:24:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-13T15:40:45.000Z","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":49909,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/49909.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 the use of taxpayer pounds to pay fines imposed on ambulance trusts.","background":null,"additional_details":"These fines will arise out of organisational failures and are NOT the result of any detrimental activity by taxpayers, so taxpayers should NOT be required to pay the fines.  Managers or others who are highly paid for taking on the responsibility of providing ambulance services are the people who should be required to pay the fines.  If it is later proven that it is as a result of activity and imposition of impossible targets by government health ministers then it is they who should be required to pay up.  Reliance on the taxpayer, by taxpayer funded employees, for the consequences of failure in their professional responsibilities must be curtailed.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-05-12T14:09:41.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:06.385Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-14T08:16:06.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-14T08:16:06.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-12T14:09:41.000Z","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":50004,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50004.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":"LOSING CHILD BENEFIT AND TAX CREDITS FOR OWNING A PROPERTY","background":null,"additional_details":"UNDER UNIVERSAL CREDIT, FAMILIES WHO HAVE BEEN FORCED TO RENT THEIR OWN HOME DUE TO OVERCROWDING AND NOT BEING ABLE TO SECURE A MORTGAGE DUE TO A LOW INCOME WILL LOSE ALL TAX CREDIT AND CHILD BENEFIT.  (THIS INCLUDES THE PENSION STAMP ) BECAUSE THEY OWN A PROPERTY THEY ARE NOT ENTITLED TO HOUSING BENEFIT!!\r\n\r\nHARD WORKING FAMILIES WHO DO NOT CLAIM HOUSING BENEFIT WILL LOSE THE ABOVE AND ANY HOPE OF SAVING FOR A DEPOSIT AS THE NEW THRESHOLD IS 16,000 - THIS INCLUDES ANY VALUE IN THE PROPERTY. ANYTHING ABOVE THIS AND YOU ARE NOT ENTITLED TO ANY HELP\r\n\r\nTHIS WILL FORCE THE FAMILY TO SELL THEIR HOME AND GIVE NOTICE TO TENANTS.  THEY WILL THEN BE FORCED TO CLAIM HOUSING BENEFIT!!  I WOULD LIKE THE GOVERNMENT TO DEBATE THE IMPACT AND COST AND RECONSIDER  THE HIDDEN IMPLICATIONS FOR THOUSANDS OF HOMEOWNERS.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-05-13T22:45:40.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:06.649Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-14T11:26:00.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-14T11:26:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-13T22:45:40.000Z","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":50137,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50137.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 Vehicle Excise Duty to be paid over 12 months","background":null,"additional_details":"The prescription Pre-Payment Certifcate system allows NHS patients to have a 12 months certificate with 11 payments.\r\n\r\nThis petition is to require the government to mandate the DVLA to create a payment mechanism like this for vehicle excise duty.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-05-16T08:12:12.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:07.038Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-17T08:25:53.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-17T08:25:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-16T08:12:12.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":23240,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23240.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":"place mobile phone jammers in all prisons","background":null,"additional_details":"that all prison sites have mobile phone jammers set up to stop more crime from within the prison walls","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-11-18T17:07:28.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:36.462Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-21T15:53:02.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-21T15:53:02.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-18T17:07:28.000Z","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":23251,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/23251.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":"Prohibit running the engine while sitting in a parked vehicle","background":null,"additional_details":"When you see a driver sitting in a PARKED vehicle, more often than not the engine is running.  This causes dangerous Air Pollution (eg carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, particulates etc) and greenhouse gases (eg carbon dioxide).  The air pollution causes breathing difficulties and possibly extra cases of various cancers.\r\nThere used to be local by-laws against it in City of Westminster (an area of Central London) and it should be a national law.\r\nThis extra pollution is totally unnecessary.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2011-11-18T19:02:15.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:27:36.501Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-24T16:03:03.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-24T16:03:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-18T19:02:15.000Z","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":50186,"links":{"self":"https://preview.epetitions.website/archived/petitions/50186.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":"cancellation of vat","background":null,"additional_details":"I want the government to cancel VAT altogether in every sphere that charges VAT. It is immoral and a burden on those of us who are on low wages, are struggling to make ends meet.\r\n\"Why should there be a  Tax of this type?\" when we already pay for goods and then there is VAT added literally stealing money from us and shockingly at the behest of the government, the very people we put into power to look after our interests.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":3,"created_at":"2013-05-16T23:19:44.000Z","updated_at":"2020-02-16T19:29:07.212Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-05-20T09:08:58.000Z","closed_at":"2014-05-20T09:08:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-05-16T23:19:44.000Z","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":[]}}]}