Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Restart issuing oil and gas licenses in the North Sea

   The government responded on 17 July 2025

   We will not issue licences to explore new fields, whilst managing existing fields for the entirety of their lifespan. We will boost Britain’s energy security and ensure good, long-term jobs.

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2. Funding so all infants are offered Type 1 Diabetes Testing in routine care

   The government responded on 17 July 2025

   NHS England provides diabetes care in children. Due to insufficient evidence supporting routine mandatory testing for paediatric type 1 diabetes it has no plans to introduce this at the current time.

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3. Reduce the minimum retirement age for Prison Officers to 60

   The government responded on 14 July 2025

   The Lord Chancellor has requested advice from officials on the complex issue of pension age of prison officers, and we will continue to engage with trade unions as this is considered.

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1. Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship

   This topic was debated on 7 July 2025

   

   Watch the debate for the ‘Ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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2. Make all forms of 'geo-engineering' affecting the environment illegal

   This topic was debated on 23 June 2025

   Watch the debate for the ‘Make all forms of 'geo-engineering' affecting the environment illegal’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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3. End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals

   This topic was debated on 16 June 2025

   Watch the debate for the ‘End the use of cages and crates for all farmed animals’ petition on parliamentlive.tv

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