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The appeal is taking place on the 25th April and we need the funding to be approved, otherwise children suffering from this disease will die within months.\r\n","additional_details":"My baby niece Aiza, is only 11 months old and if this appeal doesn't go through she will be one of the first to die due to being the youngest. We've been told her health will detroriate within 3months. This treatment is a breakthrough for Wolmans disease, in the  past there was NO treatment and infants would die by six months old. Today, thanks to the treatment, there is a six year old who had been on the clinical trials for this treatment and is leading a normal life.This treatment WORKS and the evidence is the fact that we have children LIVING past the six months mark and leading normal lives. NHS England and NICE are refusing to fund the treatment, condemning the sufferers to DEATH. We cannot have this happening in today's day and age! PLEASE HELP by signing the petition below! 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Security is a major problem - there are 2000 calls a day to Action Fraud.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2016-09-14T08:07:19.310Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:20:20.015Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-28T18:42:04.187Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-26T12:30:31.329Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":182988,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/182988.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Introduce transparency in property conveycing related charges","background":"When you buy/sell/remortgage a property, the conveyncing solicitors gives you a quote to start with but the final bill is usually twice the quote (specially when buying). You dont even understand the charges they mention in the bill, nor you get a choice at that point and it feels like extortion.  ","additional_details":"Solicitors fees are usually fixed but other hidden charges increases the finaly bill to twice or even more sometimes. For eg. 1) 'Ground Landlord notice fee' £100! Just to notify the council (land owner) that there is a change in owner. Telegraphic transfer fee £45 (you pay this twice if 2 transfers are to be made). 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The new employment model is a betrayal on our armed forces just abandoning them after 22 years to go and start again at something completely different in life without support untill normal retirement age.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-01-31T13:00:33.275Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:26:46.396Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-03-01T16:17:48.131Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-01-31T19:13:52.542Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":194846,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/194846.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Mandate all MPs who join, leave or change political party to call a by-election.","background":"Petition calls on Parliament to legislate, to mandate all MPs joining, leaving or changing political party, relinquish their seat with immediate effect, until a by-election decides their political future.\r\n\r\nLegislation should retrospectively affect, any seat so affected since previous election.","additional_details":"It is unacceptable that MPs, elected usually in large part due to their political allegiance, are permitted to drop or change that allegiance, retaining their Parliamentary seat, without the explicit consent of their electorate.\r\n\r\nSometimes MPs do the decent and moral thing, such as Zak Goldsmith upon leaving the Conservative Party, to stand as an Independent.\r\n\r\nOthers do it when they think the odds are in their favor, but find their principles disappear when the risks are real.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-04-11T14:08:01.290Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:37:05.420Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-04-24T13:49:13.567Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-04-15T13:25:45.817Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":156327,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/156327.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Start a fund to help EU nationals obtain their permanent residence cards","background":" This petition asks that the government considers starting a fund to help all EU nationals that wish to become British citizens pay for their permanent residence cards and associated lawyer’s fees, allowing them to further integrate with the UK before it leaves the EU.  \r\n","additional_details":"EU nationals that have migrated to the UK have a net positive contribution to the UK economy. These EU nationals now face having to obtain a permanent residence card to remain in the UK or obtain British citizenship, a requirement to vote on decisions affecting their future. Before November 12th 2015 there was no requirement for citizens of EU countries to obtain a permanent residence card. There is no guarantee that EU and EEA citizens will be able to remain without one. http://bit.ly/1RJEOMm","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2016-06-29T14:49:30.474Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:16:59.586Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-07-15T11:15:52.305Z","closed_at":"2017-01-15T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-30T07:54:40.584Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":138909,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/138909.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Review of UK voting age - Vote at 16 not at 75","background":"Change law to allow 16 & 17 year olds a right to vote in the UK and debate a maximum voting age. The referendum highlighted the reality of these issues.\r\n\r\nPeople that will be affected by an election or referendum must be allowed a vote and have a voice, those that will not be affected should not.","additional_details":"Life expectancy rates are 80 years old, so people aged 75 voted for something that statistically they will only be affected by for a few years, whereas, 16 and 17 year olds, who will be affected for the rest of their lives, were not allowed to vote, this is not right.\r\n\r\nWe should also debate a maximum voting age for special referendums only, not for general elections which occur every few years where everyone over 15 should be allowed to vote.\r\n\r\nThis needs to be done, the time is now, do it.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2016-06-25T13:16:04.939Z","updated_at":"2017-03-31T14:20:22.699Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-07-05T18:21:20.841Z","closed_at":"2017-01-05T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":null,"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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":189732,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/189732.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"ALTERNATIVE BUDGET: Minimum Corporate Income Tax based on Revenue","background":"Government bears the responsibility and risk of economic stability and all companies participating in the economy should be treated equally and the minimum corporate income tax on revenue should be the cost.","additional_details":"FTSE 100 companies, on average, have seen the corporate tax expense to revenue go from 4% to 1% over the last 5 years.\r\n\r\nAll companies regardless of size should pay a minimum corporate income tax of 1% on their reported revenue for UK companies and on revenue generated from sales from the UK for non-UK companies.   \r\nAdvanced minimum corporate tax would be collected at the point of sales and annual assessment will follow the existing tax system.\r\n\r\nRead more at www.the-empty-chair.com/docs/MCIT.pdf\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-03-10T10:00:24.478Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:32:49.762Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-03-20T16:36:16.521Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-03-10T10:19:48.401Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":194532,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/194532.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban speed limited vehicles (70 MPH) from using the outside lane of a Motorway.","background":"Cars, Vans or other forms of vehicle that are fitted with a 70 MPH speed limiter should not use the outer lane of a motorway.\r\nAs with HGV, they are restricted from using the outer lane.","additional_details":"We've all been here... You are happily driving along the motorway and come to a situation where you look to over take a vehicle ahead from the middle lane to the outer lane.\r\nHowever the vehicle ahead of you is also trying the same manoeuvre but is limited to 70MPH and you are then stuck behind them for quite some time before you are able to pass.\r\nThis can sometimes lead to a lengthy tailback in the traffic flow.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-04-07T15:56:58.495Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:36:48.311Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-04-13T11:58:42.835Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-04-07T16:01:48.196Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":192512,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/192512.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Give Every police officer in the UK CS and a tazer as part of their uniform.","background":"after the latest events on the Westminster bridge and the parliament grounds where a police officer sadly lost his life I believe cs gas and a tazer should be given as part of standard police uniform after passing relevant training.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-03-23T18:33:49.113Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:35:17.612Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-04-24T18:00:10.220Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-03-26T08:30:26.406Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":189091,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/189091.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Start an investigation into assessments completed by ATOS","background":"ATOS is the company currently funded by the government to assess claimants for disability benefits. There have been many horror stories of \"nurses\" not having the correct training or outright insulting the disabled or mentally ill. This is outrageous and we as the people should not stand for it.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-03-06T17:28:21.938Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:32:11.265Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-03-14T17:33:11.708Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-03-06T20:26:11.085Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":194477,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/194477.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Give all homeless charities £1000 pounds so they can help homelessness.","background":"I want this done because there are so many homeless people in the uk. Whenever I walk to the shops I see them... Helpless, cold and hungry. The majority of people will ignore them but there are some kind people who donate and help them. They are treated as inhumane. 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The Grade II-listed building would be used as a ‘Business Incubator’ where start-up companies share communal infrastructure but operate within a designated space themselves. The remaining site would be a residential development.","additional_details":"This site is perfect for new businesses, with access to the station as well as supporting industries in the surrounding area.\r\nExisting centres of innovation (The University and Business parks) could be sources of collaboration.\r\nErnst and Young forecasts Reading to be the fastest growing local economy in the UK, making this a pivotal moment in Reading's economic future.\r\nThe prison site will enable a diverse range of new businesses to develop, further spreading Reading’s prosperity.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2016-12-21T00:47:01.368Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:23:27.502Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-12-22T00:11:19.451Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-12-21T15:59:58.352Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":182321,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/182321.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop university grants to be given based on household income in The UK.","background":"As many people my age from 18-21, it's ridiculous that the government expect for a household income to have a link between my financial status and a household income, and a greater majority will have no financial help from these 'dependant people'. ","additional_details":"I believe this needs to be re-looked at and this is not not blindlessly asking for more money for everyone but letting those who need help and work hard for themselves with no financial help not struggle! 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As long as we can see clearly that's all that matters, I don't see the point in having to read a number plate at a distance. Sign this petition help get the eyesight test removed","additional_details":"Well for those who fail and keep failing their driving test. if we fail so many times then get a refund. I have failed a few times and still booking for more.\r\n\r\nWould be fair if we are able to get a refund for the driving test booking fee if we fail 3 times.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-02-03T11:46:54.506Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:27:43.186Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-02-06T17:56:18.820Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-02-03T12:51:52.561Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":153675,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/153675.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"We call for the dualling of A120 between Marks Tey  and Braintree","background":"This road is becoming more and more dangerous as the road was not designed to take heavy traffic, and there are so many accidents on this stretch of road that local roads become impassable.","additional_details":"every couple of months there is a serious accident so much so that the queue can stretch right back to the Roundabout linking to the dualled section of the A120. This causes chaos and it can become blocked from Coggeshall as well towards Colchester. This really is not good enough the government is messing us around, something needs doing now!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2016-06-27T22:22:00.302Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:16:12.981Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-07-27T16:22:13.543Z","closed_at":"2017-01-27T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-07-19T21:33:08.380Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":172605,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/172605.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Make mansard and loft extensions permitted development in non-conservation areas","background":"Mansard and loft extensions for terrace properties require planning permission.  This gives local authorities the power to refuse on design ground even when there is no objections from local residents.  These type of extensions should be automatically permitted except in conservation areas.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2016-11-15T16:44:51.071Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:22:13.800Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-18T17:54:23.740Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-16T10:28:49.121Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":195348,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/195348.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"UK not to get involved if a nuclear war breaks out.","background":"I believe that most of us will not want to be involved in a nuclear war. This is to provide aid to effected countries but not attack the attackers.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-04-16T20:24:47.509Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:37:27.467Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-04-25T10:52:04.436Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-04-16T20:31:50.768Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":186959,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/186959.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban betting companies from sponsoring football teams.","background":"Sutton Utd's Wayne Shaw was forced to resign after eating a pie during their FA Cup tie on Monday. Right from the start, the club had 'ruined' what could have been a magical night for them by choosing to accept S*nBets as a sponsor. Promoting gambling in this way should be banned. 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If you have lost the sight in one of your eyes, your ophthalmologist will not be able to certify you as sight impaired or severely sight impaired unless you have significant sight loss in your other eye. This is because your other eye will largely compensate for the loss of sight in the affected eye.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-03-14T20:15:28.503Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:33:30.328Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-03-24T12:48:51.988Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-03-14T20:40:03.056Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":156252,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/156252.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"New Bank Holiday.\r\nThe Epiphany should be a national bank holiday.","background":"I always have to work the Epiphany and I feel that this is not correct. Whilst other cultures are allowed extra time off work to celebrate their beliefs, myself and many others are denied this opportunity. If it was a Bank Holiday, everybody could unite, join in and celebrate this event.","additional_details":"Epiphany is a public holiday in countries such as Austria, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Poland, Ethiopia (but on different date that varies annually), parts of Germany, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Spain, and Uruguay. \r\n\r\nhttp://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/common/epiphany\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2016-06-29T13:11:01.007Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:16:58.167Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-07-13T16:22:03.506Z","closed_at":"2017-01-13T23:59:59.999Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-06-29T13:23:49.544Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":187131,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/187131.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Remove the 5% surcharge on Direct Debit Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) payments.","background":"It's possible to pay for vehicle tax (VED) via Direct Debit monthly, 6-monthly, or yearly. The monthly and 6-monthly options induce a 5% surcharge. Any surcharge should fairly reflect the administrative costs, but in this case the administrative costs should be very similar between the options.","additional_details":"The administrative costs should be relatively consistent between the monthly, 6-monthly and yearly options. In fact, administrative costs may be lower for the monthly option as there will be less requirement for part-refunds when people sell their vehicles.\r\nThe surcharge should reflect fair administrative costs and, as it currently stands, it doesn't seem to. The current structure feels like a throwback from the old paper based system.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2017-02-22T16:01:25.428Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:30:36.816Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2017-03-03T20:18:59.055Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2017-02-22T21:22:14.072Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":171280,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/171280.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2015-2017","government":"Conservative","dissolution_at":"2017-05-03T00:01:00.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Do not ban fireworks to the public but increase the age of sale to 25 minimum.","background":"Thousands of people respectively enjoy garden fireworks and use them accordingly, why should the whole nation have that taken away from them because of a few peoples irresponsible use of fireworks? It's not fair that everyone should pay because of a few.","additional_details":"Fireworks have been used since the 12th century, animals and people have coped fine, animal owners have information widely available to them to help their animals cope. Lifting the age of sale to 25 will help stop the irresponsible use of fireworks. It is simply not fair to spoil it for everyone because of a few! ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2016-11-04T09:05:28.097Z","updated_at":"2017-09-09T06:21:45.821Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2016-11-07T14:34:21.108Z","closed_at":"2017-05-02T23:01:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2016-11-04T13:50:39.316Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}