Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Make the NHS Pension scheme tax-unregistered

   The government responded on 10 August 2022

   The Government has no plans to make the NHS Pension Scheme a tax unregistered scheme. This would not benefit the vast majority of members, who would lose tax relief and a tax-free lump sum.

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2. Do not require parents to register home educated children with local authorities

   The government responded on 8 August 2022

   The registers will help local authorities support home educating families; identify children not receiving a suitable education, children missing education, and children otherwise at risk of harm.

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3. Overturn the decision to allow the use of neonicotinoid pesticides

   The government responded on 8 August 2022

   The use of neonicotinoids is prohibited other than via an emergency authorisation, in emergency circumstances, with strict conditions to mitigate risks to bees and other pollinators.

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1. Protect student choice: do not withdraw funding for BTEC qualifications

   This topic was debated on 18 July 2022

   

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2. Suspend trade agreement with Faroe Islands until all whale & dolphin hunts end

   This topic was debated on 11 July 2022

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3. Replace the real bearskins used for the Queen’s Guard’s caps with faux fur

   This topic was debated on 11 July 2022

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