Petitions – UK Government and Parliament

1. Change legislation so G.P.s can prescribe medical marijuana for fibromyalgia.

   The government responded on 19 February 2019

   The Government believes its approach is proportionate and evidence-based, and whilst the evidence-base remains limited, it is right that the decision to prescribe remains with specialist doctors.

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2. Revoke Art.50 if there is no Brexit plan by the 25 of February

   The government responded on 19 February 2019

   The Government’s policy is not to revoke Article 50. Instead, we continue to work with Parliament to deliver a deal that ensures we leave the European Union, as planned, on March 29th.

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3. Review governance of National Insurance Fund

   The government responded on 19 February 2019

   The National Insurance Fund has a robust governance structure to ensure it is managed in a responsible and sustainable way, therefore the government does not intend to make significant changes.

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1. School should start at 10am as teenagers are too tired

   This topic was debated on 11 February 2019

   

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2. Brexit re article 50 it must not be suspended/stopped under any circumstances

   This topic was debated on 4 February 2019

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3. Lower the age for smear tests from 25 to 18 to prevent cervical cancer.

   This topic was debated on 28 January 2019

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