{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=3&parliament=4&state=rejected","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=4&state=rejected","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1532&parliament=4&state=rejected","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=4&parliament=4&state=rejected","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=2&parliament=4&state=rejected"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":305586,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305586.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce WW2 style rationing to reduce the panic buying due to COVID-19","background":"Due to the COVID-19 fears of self isolation and lockdown a small percentage of the population is panic buying important and essential daily supplies meaning vulnerable people or those who work in critical front line roles are unable to do sufficient shopping for the basics.","additional_details":"Introduce rationing which universally limits people to buying a set number of essentials and not repeatedly going back to shops with limits to buy more.\r\nOr\r\nAllow front line and NHS workers and other key workers like security officers to do shopping straight after elderly and vulnerable get a shopping break before the rest of the population panic buys.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-18T23:17:56.285Z","updated_at":"2020-03-24T14:18:55.983Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-24T14:18:55.987Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T00:25:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302823"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":637277,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/637277.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review the Special Needs Education System","background":"This education system means autistic people and people with SEND are made to suffer alone before getting help. \r\n\r\nThe system really is broken and not fit for purpose. \r\n\r\nNo parent should ever have to fight for their child. \r\n\r\nSystem level reform is required to achieve real change.","additional_details":"I want to end the suffering of autistic people and people with SEND. No parent should ever have to fight for their child and no autistic child or with SEND should have to suffer alone just because the education system stops them getting help.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2023-04-26T21:03:14.865Z","updated_at":"2023-04-28T16:24:38.880Z","rejected_at":"2023-04-28T16:24:37.464Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-04-26T21:18:20.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"The Government has recently published a plan which aims to ensure children and young people across England with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or in alternative provision (AP) will get high-quality, early support wherever they live in the country.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about this here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/transformational-reform-begins-for-children-and-young-people-with-send\r\n\r\nIf there is a specific action you want the Government to take to improve education for SEND children you could start a petition about that.\r\n\r\nWe have published the following petitions, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nIncrease funding for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) education: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/634116\r\n\r\nIntroduce a regulator to oversee the EHCP process: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/632941\r\n\r\nReview how local authorities support children with special educational needs: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/632517"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305758,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305758.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Include cleaning, caretaker and concierge staff in the key worker group category","background":"The government has stated that cleaners, caretakers and concierges play an important role in keeping people in their buildings protected and are the frontline in the battle against coronavirus. We want key worker status so they can continue to work and have childcare in place through the schools.","additional_details":"By providing this status, cleaning staff can ensure that there is childcare in place so they can continue to provide essential services. Cleaning is needed in hospitals, prisons, care homes, offices, retail and in homes and with many cleaners now having no childcare options it is restricting the amount of staff available. Whilst cleaners provide a vital service at all times, we believe that this status is critical during the COVID-19 pandemic.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T10:07:58.814Z","updated_at":"2020-04-09T09:05:30.259Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-08T18:34:33.008Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T10:25:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Since you started this petition, the Government has published guidance for schools on maintaining educational provision for children whose parents are critical to the Covid-19 response, and this may include some of the roles mentioned in your petition. In most cases the guidance refers to the sector you are employed in, rather than specific roles. You can find this here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-maintaining-educational-provision/guidance-for-schools-colleges-and-local-authorities-on-maintaining-educational-provision\r\n\r\nIf you are not sure if this includes your role, then you should speak to your employer.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:  \r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307609,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307609.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Allow Self Employed Sole Traders to claim 80% of their average annual income","background":"Allow Self Employed Sole Traders to claim 80% of their average annual income due to loss of earnings caused by the Corona Virus Epidemic. The income should be calculated by finding the average earnings from the last 3 years. The weekly income support should last 3 months and be reviewed regularly.","additional_details":"Whilst businesses have been strongly supported by the government during these times, Sole Traders and Self Employed people have not been given adequate financial backing from the government to help them and their families survive. £90 a week sick pay does not cover living costs for families. We should be offered the same help as those that are employed. Our outgoings and living costs are no different to those that are employed, and what we can claim should reflect that.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T19:00:11.434Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.534Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:41.430Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T19:15:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Since this petition was started, the Government has said that most self-employed people can claim a taxable grant worth 80% of their trading profits up to a maximum of £2,500 per month for the next 3 months.\n\nYou can find out who is eligible and how to apply here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme\n\nYou can read the Government’s announcement here:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/chancellor-gives-support-to-millions-of-self-employed-individuals\n\nYou can find out what other Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305732,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305732.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Modify ExCel London to a hospital/Recovery unit","background":"It is time the government should prioritise the health of the public and should consider how vital it is to be prepared for the next phase and predict what treatment and recovery facilities needed in coming week.\r\nExCel London offers good space for those need hospital beds and recovery facilities.","additional_details":"As London has highest number of infected cases and mortality it is essential to think in advance in regards to facilities needed and with minimum spending ExCel conference centre could change to a big hospital.\r\nWhat Chinese did in days by building 1000 beds hospital we can do it in London too.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T09:10:53.326Z","updated_at":"2020-03-27T18:54:31.461Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T18:54:31.464Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T09:22:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Since this petition was started, it has been announced that the ExCel Centre in London will be converted into a hospital. You can find out more here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/2020/03/new-nhs-nightingale-hospital-to-fight-coronavirus/ \r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here: \r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\n\r\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558369,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558369.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Allow pubs to sell takeaway beer during lockdown.","background":"During the first national lockdown, many small independent pubs survived by selling beer to be consumed off the premises. This time the government have prevented them from doing so. This is inconsistent and unfair as off licences and supermarkets can still sell alcohol.","additional_details":"Pubs need all the support they can get. The government could support the industry (and protect an already under-threat British cultural icon) by allowing them to once again sell alcohol for consumption off the premises during lockdown. This wouldn't cost the treasury a penny but would likely increase tax revenue and safeguard pubs and the jobs they provide.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T20:09:02.367Z","updated_at":"2020-11-09T09:18:50.909Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-09T09:18:46.315Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T20:15:07.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"The new regulations that have been put in place for the current lockdown allow licensed premises to sell alcohol provided this is pre-ordered by the customer: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2020/1200/pdfs/uksi_20201200_en.pdf"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307599,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307599.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Lock down everyone in the UK in their home for 20 days to contain Coronavirus","background":"I want you to contain the virus by making it mandatory for everyone to stay inside their homes containing any spread. Enforced by police and army patrolling the streets day and night. Fines to be given to anyone not adhering or even by force.","additional_details":"The only way to contain this virus and make people adhere is by enforcement. It’s currently recommended, but recommendation doesn’t work for everyone, it gives choice and choice in this circumstance will cost lives. A complete shut down of society. Nurses and doctors to be issued with letters to travel, no cars on streets. Food to be delivered to houses. Every other job shut down where possible.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T18:38:34.115Z","updated_at":"2020-04-15T09:26:40.691Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T09:26:40.695Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T19:06:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"Since you started your petition, the Government has imposed a number of restrictions on individuals and businesses as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. You can find out what you can and can't do here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do\r\n\r\nIf you wish the Government to place further restrictions on individuals and businesses, you may wish to sign some of the petitions below.\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to consider closing down offices and businesses and ordering home working, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301439\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all businesses that 'are not vital', you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308122\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to implement a complete lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310805\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all shops including supermarkets, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310341\r\n\r\nIf you want the Government to close all 'unnecessary businesses including takeaways', you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307294\r\n\r\nIf you would like the Government to close all non-essential online stores and warehouses, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/311765\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n\r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n\r\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558436,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558436.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Allow singles outdoor tennis and coaching to continue during this 2nd lockdown","background":"Allow singles and one-to-one coaching to continue on outdoor tennis courts. This will still follow government guidelines and protect people's jobs and mental health during this uncertain time.","additional_details":"Tennis is naturally a socially distanced sport, especially singles. It doesn't follow reason for outdoor tennis courts to be closed when singles tennis could continue, still following guidelines of meeting one person from another household whilst distancing. \r\nThis isn't just the closure of someone's hobby; coaching is a job which will unnecessarily be stopped and tennis for some people is extremely important for their mental and physical health, both important in a pandemic.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T22:04:04.959Z","updated_at":"2020-11-09T16:00:07.451Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-09T16:00:07.455Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T22:15:17.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nAllow indoor/outdoor tennis courts to operate under strict distancing protocols: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557428\r\n\r\nExempt outdoor tennis from closure due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557658"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305762,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305762.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Postpone all 3rd year university submissions and exams till next academic year","background":"Due to this pandemic, all students are faced with an uncertain future based on university closures and lack of facilities.\r\n\r\nUnless students’ needs are accommodated the situation could be detrimental both to their academic performance and their wellbeing.","additional_details":"Universities need to pay attention and focus specifically on third year education and urges the government to postpone submissions and exams. The government needs to allow all third year courses to retake in autumn 2020 to reduce the impact of this pandemic on degrees and classifications.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T10:13:32.706Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:02:20.146Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-30T09:12:53.115Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T11:20:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Decisions about exams are a matter for exam boards and individual schools, not the UK Government or Parliament. You can read the decision made by exam boards on what will happen to exams here:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-details-on-exams-and-grades-announced\n\nIf you want the Government to review the decision to use previous data to calculate exam grades, you may wish to sign this petition:\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306773\n\nAs a result of the large numbers of petitions people have tried to start on this issue, and following a large number of questions it received from petitioners about exams, the Petitions Committee asked the Government about the impact of coronavirus on schools and exams.\n\nWatch all the questions and responses:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmHWDlzlxfA&feature=youtu.be&t=3771\n\nWatch the responses to the following questions:\n\nWhat was the reasoning behind the timing of school closures?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h3m16s\n\nWhat is happening with exams including GCSEs, A-levels, and SATs?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h4m35s\n\nWhat measures are in place to protect vulnerable children, those on free school meals, and the teachers and other staff who are still working in schools?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h7m09s\n\nWhen might schools re-open?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1hm12s\n\nExam cancellations and the current coronavirus pandemic can cause worry and stress. You can find information on how to deal with stress here:\n\nYoung Minds:\nhttps://youngminds.org.uk/\n\nChildren’s Society:\nhttps://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/issues-affecting-young-people\n\nChildline:\nhttps://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website:\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\n\nUK Government website:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":597717,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/597717.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make pre-marital asset protection part of family law","background":"We ask the Government to change marital law to safeguard assets held ahead of marriage. Currently there is no automatic recognition of an individual's financial situation prior to marriage or civil partnership; prenuptial agreements are not commonplace and the Courts are not obliged to follow them.","additional_details":"No-one enters into a union expecting it to break up, yet one third of them do, with many individuals losing family contributions and savings generated before marriage.  This change in law will protect families by allowing parents to make financial sacrifices to help their children and will encourage individuals to further their education, careers & business without fear of later loss.  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BAME is widely used by decision makers in government, public bodies and media despite research carried out by the Race Disparity Unit at the Cabinet Office which found very few British people recognised 'BAME' and even less knew what it actually stood for. It’s misleading, racist and uninformative to band every minority in to one 4 letter acronym. It’s time for that to change.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T12:26:01.122Z","updated_at":"2020-11-16T08:51:52.662Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-16T08:51:52.665Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-09T09:49:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign some of these petitions:\r\n\r\nStop using the umbrella term BAME or BME to categorise all ethnic minorities: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/329073\r\n\r\nUndertake an equality impact assessment on the use of the label BAME: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/549619"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305790,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305790.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Legislate the safety of food retail workers during the COVID-19 outbreak.","background":"The government needs to put in a proactive protocol to protect the rights and welfare of food retail workers. These protocols might include: Allowing 'at risk' workers to stay at home without consequence, re-evaluating sick pay & making sure that businesses are following strict hygiene procedures.","additional_details":"As a food retail worker myself, I have seen first hand how these scary and unprecedented times have effected our sector which has been dubbed as a 'key necessity'. I have seen co-workers, friends in the industry suffer a great deal of stress over the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to protect these 'key workers' we need to ensure the safety and welfare is recognised as crucial by the government. In order to ensure the continuation of our food sources, we must support those who work within them.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T10:58:15.135Z","updated_at":"2020-04-16T08:32:39.333Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T16:46:14.166Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T11:02:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action. \r\n\r\nWe understand you are concerned about the welfare of those working in retail, but we're not sure exactly what additional measures you'd like the Government or Parliament to introduce.\r\n\r\nYou could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do. \r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:  \r\n\r\nwww.gov.uk/coronavirus \r\n\r\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ \r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306087,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306087.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Requisition and nationalise all private hospitals and specialist clinics","background":"Immediately requisition and nationalise private hospitals and specialist clinics so they support the efforts against coronavirus and also cannot make money from this crisis. Get the private frontline health staff back in the NHS where they are urgently most needed.","additional_details":"The NHS is rapidly becoming overwhelmed, there is a growing shortage of staff and equipment. It is immoral for private hospitals and clinics to make profits from the coronavirus at the time when the death toll is rapidly rising and the country's economy is wrecked. Healthcare professionals in the private sector were often trained by the NHS, we need them back there now. This is not a time for a two-tier healthcare system.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T18:45:28.548Z","updated_at":"2020-04-03T12:26:00.035Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-03T12:26:00.038Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T20:04:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302610"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307694,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307694.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Provide WHO standard PPE immediately to ALL frontline NHS staff AND care workers","background":"Immediately distribute WHO standard PPE to all frontline NHS staff and care home workers. Accept that this simple measure would greatly improve patient contacts and stop infecting frontline staff unnecessarily, potentially spreading COVID-19 further to at risk groups.\r\nForce manufacturers: make more","additional_details":"This is a simple, achievable set of products to manufacture rapidly and immediately protects the lives of frontline staff. It will prevent the spread of the disease in an already over-stretched NHS.\r\n\r\nAll frontline staff are at risk due to the current government provision of inadequate PPE.  Lives will be lost and the spread cannot be contained with such a glaring oversight by government.\r\n\r\nThis basic infection control measure in hospitals, primary care and care homes will save lives.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T20:49:33.887Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:02:12.792Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:02:01.378Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T21:48:04.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304243\n\nAdvice on the use of personal protective equipment is a matter for Public Health England, not the Government or Parliament.\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coranavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305554,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305554.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Pass Legislation to Suspend Rent and Council Tax Effective Immediately.","background":"£330bn pledged by the Conservative Gov to help Businesses and Landlords while Rent-paying citizens are left to fend for themselves and rot in isolation.\r\n\r\nWe pay an absurd amount of Rent that is double or triple when compared to the amount Landlords pay for their mortgages which is covered by us.","additional_details":"To top it all of we also have to pay extortionate amounts in Council Tax to a council that can’t even fix potholes, provide a decent bus service or even fix a critical bridge in their own backyard (Merton Council please stand up). Enough is Enough. You owe us. And we are collecting. \r\n\r\nThe world and all of its inhabitants have suffered this past year and now once again we are being tested to the brink - we must be strong and brave. It will take a monumental universal effort to overcome this incredibly challenging period but we must do it whilst upholding social justice and equal rights for all. \r\n\r\nShare, Sign, Share. \r\n\r\n#weareallinthistogether #staysafestayhome\r\n\r\nThinking of you all ❤️","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-18T21:58:28.688Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:07:07.570Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:06:58.078Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-18T22:15:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Suspending payments for rent, council tax, mortgages and utilities is a matter for individual landlords, councils, mortgage providers and utility providers, and not the UK Government or Parliament.\n\nIf you want the Government to encourage lenders, landlords and utilities to freeze payments during lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302256\n\nIf you want the Government to require councils to suspend council tax payments during the coronavirus outbreak, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303274\n\nIf you want the Government to implement Universal Basic Income to give home and food security during the coronavirus outbreak, you may also wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284\n\nYou can find out  about asking for a mortgage holiday from lenders here: https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/mortgages-coronavirus-consumers\n\nYou can find out about what Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558170,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558170.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To resume driving lessons and tests!","background":"Resume driving lessons and tests!it’s is educational and instructors are unable to work from home!if takeaways and construction is allowed then driving tests/lessons should be allowed!just put tougher restrictions on for example limited time in the car!!!","additional_details":"Instructors are unable to work from home and it’s is educational for students!!! Where in school there is no social distancing and mixing with 100s of households!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T14:49:29.565Z","updated_at":"2020-11-06T10:07:06.470Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-06T10:07:06.473Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T14:56:37.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557462"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":597854,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/597854.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Hold the UK media to account for spreading misinformation and causing panic buy.","background":"The UK media needs to be held accountable and fined for twisting facts into something they aren't and causing the public to panic. This in turn then creates the very issue the media falsely reported in the first place.","additional_details":"The current panic buying of fuel means those that actually need fuel cannot get it. Police, Fire, Paramedics, Blood transports, etc. The media cannot keep going with their current attitude of we can say and print whatever we like just to get clicks on a website to make the advert platforms pay them more.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2021-09-26T08:47:57.166Z","updated_at":"2021-09-28T09:27:56.410Z","rejected_at":"2021-09-28T09:27:55.431Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-09-26T08:54:58.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. The Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the content of media reporting. "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305457,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305457.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Students 2020 A-Level and GCSE predicted grades shouldn't be their exam result","background":"I want the Government and Parliament to debate this issue raised by so many students. A large majority of predicted grades are inaccurate and students future should not be limited through false predicted grades rather allow students to acheive their full potential.","additional_details":"I want the Government and Parliament to debate this issue as even statistics go to provide us valid data that 16% of applicants were correctly predicted and a further 8.5% were under-predicted with the vast majority of applicants being over-predicted. I want the Government to not only to see this from a students perspective - the obstacles disadvantaged students are facing through being under-represented in schools, but also a way to modernise the predicted grading system and allow universities to produce a representative and more accurate examination results rather than students being hindered by the system.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-18T20:17:29.491Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:02:19.241Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-30T09:12:51.088Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-18T20:38:24.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Decisions about exams are a matter for exam boards and individual schools, not the UK Government or Parliament. You can read the decision made by exam boards on what will happen to exams here:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/further-details-on-exams-and-grades-announced\n\nIf you want the Government to review the decision to use previous data to calculate exam grades, you may wish to sign this petition:\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306773\n\nAs a result of the large numbers of petitions people have tried to start on this issue, and following a large number of questions it received from petitioners about exams, the Petitions Committee asked the Government about the impact of coronavirus on schools and exams.\n\nWatch all the questions and responses:\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmHWDlzlxfA&feature=youtu.be&t=3771\n\nWatch the responses to the following questions:\n\nWhat was the reasoning behind the timing of school closures?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h3m16s\n\nWhat is happening with exams including GCSEs, A-levels, and SATs?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h4m35s\n\nWhat measures are in place to protect vulnerable children, those on free school meals, and the teachers and other staff who are still working in schools?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1h7m09s\n\nWhen might schools re-open?\nhttps://youtu.be/MmHWDlzlxfA#t=1hm12s\n\nExam cancellations and the current coronavirus pandemic can cause worry and stress. You can find information on how to deal with stress here:\n\nYoung Minds:\nhttps://youngminds.org.uk/\n\nChildren’s Society:\nhttps://www.childrenssociety.org.uk/mental-health-advice-for-children-and-young-people/issues-affecting-young-people\n\nChildline:\nhttps://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/anxiety-stress-panic/coping-with-stress/\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website:\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\n\nUK Government website:\nhttps://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305672,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305672.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"A 6 month rent break for all those made redundant due to COVID-19","background":"Parliament has so far failed to adequately help private tenants who have been made redundant due to COVID-19.\r\n\r\nIt is extremely difficult for a tenant that has been made redundant and having to self isolate to search for work.\r\n\r\nThe government needs to step in and offer a real solution.","additional_details":"Private tenants have been told they will not get evicted for 3 months. If they fell back on that it would seriously affect their chances of renting another property at a later date as the landlords reference would mention it.\r\n\r\nNothing short of financial help will be effective in supporting those already not so well off or just about managing. This is especially true if they are made redundant directly due to COVID-19 as they will now struggle to get employed.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-19T06:43:14.460Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T18:07:07.605Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T18:06:58.183Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-19T07:38:44.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"Suspending payments for rent, council tax, mortgages and utilities is a matter for individual landlords, councils, mortgage providers and utility providers, and not the UK Government or Parliament.\n\nIf you want the Government to encourage lenders, landlords and utilities to freeze payments during lockdown, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302256\n\nIf you want the Government to require councils to suspend council tax payments during the coronavirus outbreak, you may wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303274\n\nIf you want the Government to implement Universal Basic Income to give home and food security during the coronavirus outbreak, you may also wish to sign this petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284\n\nYou can find out  about asking for a mortgage holiday from lenders here: https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/mortgages-coronavirus-consumers\n\nYou can find out about what Government support is available for people as a result of coronavirus (under the section on employment and financial support) here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\n\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\n\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\n\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\n\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\n\nRead letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558337,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558337.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Allow baby groups and classes to continue to run during national lockdown.","background":"During the first lockdown of 2020 baby classes & groups all came to a stop. \r\nMany new and existing parents were left without any face to face support with other parents. \r\nIt was a very lonely time and I believe has had detrimental impact of the wellbeing of mums and babies.","additional_details":"I think to keep baby classes running is an invaluable idea so that all parents (new and existing) can continue with their everyday routines.\r\nRoutine is vital for well mental health and young children’s development.\r\nA lot of first time parents struggle with mental health and loneliness and the pandemic has exacerbated this. \r\nIt’s very difficult and lonely to entertain a baby at home all week without any human interaction. These classes provide some hope during these unprecedented times.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T19:13:29.948Z","updated_at":"2020-12-22T11:13:29.409Z","rejected_at":"2020-12-22T11:13:22.208Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T19:46:37.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"already-happening","details":"As a result of petitions like yours and campaigners, the Government has recently updated its guidance so that it explicitly mentions these groups, meaning that many are now clearly exempt from gatherings limits. The official exemptions in all tiers include:\r\n\r\n• Supervised activities provided for children, including wraparound care (before and after-school childcare), groups and activities for under 18s, and children’s playgroups, for formal support groups, and parent and child groups – up to 15 people aged five and older.\r\n\r\n• In the guidance for early years and childcare providers, the following exemptions are included:\r\n\r\n- Parent and child groups that meet in Ofsted registered settings can operate in all local restriction tiers.\r\n- Groups meeting in community spaces, such as in a place of worship, community centre or library, can operate in all local restriction tiers and should follow COVID secure guidance for the venue.\r\n\r\nYou can read the full guidance here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures#parent-and-child-groups\r\n\r\nYou may be interested to know that as a result of a large petition, the House of Commons Petitions Committee (the group of MPs who oversee petitions submitted to petition.parliament.uk) investigated the impact of Covid on maternity and parental leave and put pressure on the Government to ensure that these groups could go ahead, and that the sector was supported.\r\n\r\nYou can read about the Petitions Committee’s inquiry and report here: https://houseofcommons.shorthandstories.com/how-has-maternity-and-parental-leave-been-impacted-by-coronavirus-/index.html\r\n\r\nYou can read a letter to the Government from the Committee about baby and toddler groups here: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/2699/documents/26695/default/\r\nAnd the Government’s reply here: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/2970/documents/28398/default/\r\n\r\nChair of the Petitions Committee, Catherine McKinnell has said:\r\n\r\n“The recent addition of parent, baby and toddler groups to the list of exemptions from gathering limits in all tiers is a clear, if long overdue, acknowledgement by the Government that they are vital to young families and our society as a whole.\r\n\r\n“Our inquiry heard compelling evidence from new parents and experts on how crucial these groups can be for the mental health of new parents, providing support and a much-needed lifeline at such an important time in their lives.\r\n\r\n“This addition to the guidance on exemptions is testament to our petitioners and campaigners who worked tirelessly to demand clarity for the sector, and of the power of the petitions system.\r\n\r\n“Because of these petitioners’ drive for change, many who otherwise might not have had the support they need will be able to access these groups during what has been, and continues to be, an extremely challenging time for new parents.”"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558193,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558193.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"To not suspend driving tests and training in the UK","background":"With the recent government announcement it’s been said that all driving training and tests are suspected. This shouldn’t happen after the delays and issues it caused last time. As well as it being safe in comparison to things staying open.","additional_details":"The government need to no suspend driving training or tests. Theory certificates should be extended and if they feel they need to suspend them, additional tests should be put in place along with funding. Majority of those learning to driving or taking tests are students on minimum wage, unable to keep paying to ‘start over’. The delay in tests and training is unfair. Furthermore keeping schools open being more dangerous and more pay out on travel.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T15:28:35.358Z","updated_at":"2020-11-09T10:18:26.940Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-09T10:18:26.942Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T15:34:47.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557462"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":597767,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/597767.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Do not add fluoride to our drinking water.","background":"We do not wish to have fluoride added to our drinking water.\r\nMany European countries have rejected water fluoridation, including: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Northern Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Scotland, Iceland, and Italy.","additional_details":"1) Fluoride has many known negative side effects and has been linked to various serious illnesses. \r\n2) Healthy adult kidneys excrete only 50 to 60% of the fluoride ingested each day (Marier & Rose 1971); the remainder accumulates in the body.\r\n3) 97% of the Western European population have rejected water fluoridation.\r\n4) The dose cannot be controlled.\r\n5) The British Government’s York Review estimated that up to 48% of children in fluoridated areas worldwide have dental fluorosis in all forms, with 12.5% having fluorosis of aesthetic concern (McDonagh, 2000).","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2021-09-25T08:23:55.915Z","updated_at":"2021-09-28T10:23:37.793Z","rejected_at":"2021-09-28T10:23:36.653Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-09-25T09:40:38.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/597714"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":305546,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/305546.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Bring forward school Summer holiday to avoid untested remote schooling","background":"We would like the government to debate if it is possible to plan closing of schools better to help our children get the education they deserve. Could we bring forward summer holidays and continue this academic session during July/August - hoping Covid 19 would be under control by then.","additional_details":"Specific tools to impart education remotely have never been tested befor with school age pupils. In the current scenatio, home/remote schooling can't be as effective as normal schooling which entails teaming, joint working, projects and the comfort of having a teacher available at all the time to answer all the questions. \r\n\r\nCould the givernment place some structured thought into what the best way could be to achieve social distancing without disrupting pupil's education.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-18T21:47:16.719Z","updated_at":"2020-04-08T12:52:56.164Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-08T12:52:56.167Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-18T22:04:34.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"irrelevant","details":"School term and holiday dates are determined by individual schools and local authorities, not the Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":558249,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/558249.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Not cancel driving tests and theory tests","background":"I want the government to re asses the lockdown rules and not cancel driving tests and theory testsThe Government are encouraging the public not to use public transport but at the same time driving tests are being cancelled if driving test resume during the lockdown less people will need to use them","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-11-02T17:02:54.609Z","updated_at":"2020-11-09T10:22:49.285Z","rejected_at":"2020-11-09T10:22:49.288Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-11-02T20:20:27.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/557462"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":307553,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/307553.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2019-2024","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2024-05-30T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Prevent authorities from cremating bodies against the wishes of the deceased","background":"We call on political representatives to urgently amend the Coronavirus Bill 2019-21 to reflect the human rights of religious minorities. \r\nThe Government should not neglect their responsibilities in upholding Article 9 of both the European Convention on Human Rights and the Human Rights Act 1998.","additional_details":"The bill as currently drafted will allow designated local authorities to disregard section 46(3) of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, which is designed to prevent a local authority from being able to cremate a body against the wishes of the deceased. \r\nThis will disregard the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. This includes the freedom to manifest one’s religion or belief in worship, teaching, practice, and observance.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":21,"created_at":"2020-03-21T17:27:25.474Z","updated_at":"2020-04-14T09:27:18.155Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-14T09:00:39.360Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T17:49:54.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"rejection":{"code":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/305167.\r\n\r\nYou can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:\r\n\r\nNHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\nUK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus\r\n\r\nYou can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips\r\n\r\nYou may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.\r\n\r\nFind out more and watch the Committee put questions suggested by petitioners to Government Ministers and the Deputy Chief Medical Officer: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/news/145767/committee-question-deputy-chief-medical-officer-and-ministers-on-coronavirus-response/\r\n\r\nRead correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}