{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=437&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=438&parliament=4&state=rejected","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=436&parliament=4&state=rejected"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":304065,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/304065.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":"Employers to give an average of hours if a business closes because of COVID-19","background":"The Retail and Restaurant industrys most workers have a low hour contract usually of 8 hours instead of contracted hours Employers must give a payment of an average amout of hours per month during the pandemic crisis if the business is forced to close","additional_details":"Hundreds if not thousands of families will be in debt if bills are suspended unless the Government annulled the bill costs most families could or will go bankrupt \r\n\r\nGiving a average of hours will allow retail and restaurant workers to pay bills and support their families \r\nThese payments should not effect holiday or sickness allowance","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2020-03-16T23:16:49.258Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T13:19:40.467Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-31T13:19:40.470Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-17T05:59:54.000Z","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":"The number of hours paid under a flexible contract is a matter for individual employers, not the Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nWe have published a petition calling on the Government to implement Universal Basic Income to give home & food security through Covid-19, which you might like to sign: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302284\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":313766,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/313766.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":"Isolate arriving passengers at British airports for a minimum of 7 days by law.","background":"Passengers are arriving at UK airports from New York and other infected cities and countries with no advice to self isolate. This should be compulsory for at least 7 days.","additional_details":"We are sitting at home self isolating to help the country and the national health and visitors from overseas from infected countries are not even being advised to self isolate on arrival.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2020-04-03T16:37:33.733Z","updated_at":"2020-05-29T10:05:49.568Z","rejected_at":"2020-05-29T10:05:49.571Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-04-03T17:53:04.000Z","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 your petition the Government has announced new public health measures for all UK arrivals, requiring 14 days’ self-isolation for anyone entering the UK, bar a short list of exemptions: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-secretary-announces-new-public-health-measures-for-all-uk-arrivals\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\nhttps://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/\r\n\r\nThe Government has also created an online service to help you out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support\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 can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/\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: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":617213,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/617213.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 Raise The Energy Price Cap","background":"The Energy Price Cap (Gas & Electricity) is due to rise again on 1st October 2022, by an estimated 42% (Source: OFGEM 24.05.22). This will push millions of people into fuel poverty. Another price cap rise in 2022 is completely unjustified, especially when we are facing a cost of living crisis.","additional_details":"The public are already paying the highest price in history, for their domestic gas and electricity. Raising the energy price cap again this October will force the elderly and those on lower incomes to choose between heating their homes, or putting food on the table. This is totally unacceptable, and OFGEM cannot justify raising the price cap any further in 2022. The large ‘big six’ energy companies are reporting record profits in the region of billions of pounds, so a rise is wholly unjustified.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2022-05-24T20:33:36.538Z","updated_at":"2022-05-27T10:32:19.558Z","rejected_at":"2022-05-27T10:32:19.561Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-05-24T21:23:09.000Z","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 energy cap is set by Ofgem, which is operationally independent of the Government and Parliament.\r\n\r\nYou might like to sign the following petitions, which call for related actions:\r\n\r\nSubsidise energy prices to offset any increase in the energy price cap\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/606586\r\n\r\nTemporarily suspend all taxes on all fuels and energy bills\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/610585\r\n\r\nSubsidise a 'basic' amount of electricity for households\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/616915"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":609965,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/609965.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":"Prioritise Ukrainian refuges during the Ukraine / Russia war","background":"The UK has pledged that they will help those individuals who already have a visa or their visa has just expired but they have not said that they will prioritise Ukrainian refuges who have no where to go.","additional_details":"UK is able to bring people in, especially with so many flying back to EU post Brexit. There are tons of jobs to fill in pretty much every industry and as a nation we can accommodate the Ukrainian families who have escaped the war. The Ukrainian people are incredible and would be an asset to this country, prioritise the Ukrainian refuges!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2022-02-27T07:55:33.141Z","updated_at":"2022-03-01T14:41:23.632Z","rejected_at":"2022-03-01T14:41:09.018Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-02-27T08:13:08.000Z","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":"Draw up and implement a specific Ukrainian refugee strategy for the UK: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609431 \r\n\r\nOffer fast track asylum to any Ukrainians displaced due to the invasion: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609382 \r\n\r\nReopen all visa services for Ukrainians in Ukraine: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609769 \r\n\r\nAllow Ukrainians with family in the UK to enter the UK without a visa: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609397 \r\n\r\nWaive visa requirement for Ukrainian refugees: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609530 \r\n\r\nHelp Ukrainian refugees and create a safe path for them to get to the UK: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609574 \r\n\r\nGrant Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war full rights to live and work in the UK: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609434 \r\n\r\nGrant Ukrainians, who have over-stayed their visas, leave to remain: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609716 \r\n\r\nCommit to providing refuge for at least 100,000 Ukrainian women & children: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609565 \r\n\r\nCreate a fast-track visa for British-employed Ukrainians and their families: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/609691  "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":643442,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/643442.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":"Protect leaseholders in buildings under 11metres against remediation costs","background":"Leaseholders in buildings below 11m are not protected against extortionate remediation costs for dangerous safety defects as leaseholders in buildings over 11metres are. Ministers insist homes below 11m are safe and work is not necessary, yet there are no restrictions to protect us from such costs.","additional_details":"The Building Safety Act, passed by Parliament, only protects Leaseholders in buildings over 11metres in height. The Government's position is that there is no systemic fire safety issue in blocks below 11m. My building is considered 'at risk'. Without the costly remedial work (or other government guidance) I cannot re-mortgage, banks won't lend & sellers won't buy. I am trapped in my flat that I cannot move on from, in a building with unsafe, high fire-risk defects that I cannot afford to fix.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2023-09-06T11:25:32.466Z","updated_at":"2023-09-15T09:15:49.517Z","rejected_at":"2023-09-15T09:15:38.343Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-09-06T12:42:20.000Z","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":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign:\r\n\r\n'Extend protections from building safety costs to buildings under 11 metres' \r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/642165"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":313957,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/313957.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":"Give ALL frontline staff working in the Coronavirus crisis a 15% pay-rise.","background":"Essential workers are keeping the country running.\r\nNHS staff; care and support workers; emergency services; shop workers; logistics workers; postal workers; drivers and many more are risking their lives to keep the country going. They deserve a reward.","additional_details":"","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2020-04-04T10:34:08.419Z","updated_at":"2020-04-15T06:00:38.696Z","rejected_at":"2020-04-15T06:00:24.149Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-04-04T10:47:04.000Z","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":"The Government is not responsible for setting the salary of most key workers, or setting minimum wages for particular sectors, but you may wish to sign petitions calling for the following actions:\n\nMake hazard pay mandatory for key workers in the midst of COVID 19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307619\n\nGive all key workers a 100% tax and Nat. Ins. holiday through COVID-19 crisis: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/306845\n\nPay bonus to all key workers: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/307215\n\nIncentivise NHS staff during the COVID19 outbreak by making wages untaxable: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/304595\n\nIncrease pay for NHS healthcare workers and recognise their work: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/300073\n\nBonus for emergency services personnel working due to COVID-19: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/303306\n\nMake the minimum wage equal for all ages and increase to at least £10: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301749\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.\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 correspondence with Government Ministers asking further questions: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/\n"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":325663,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/325663.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":"Divert money from the foreign aid budget to Uk zoo’s during the pandemic.","background":"Divert money from the foreign aid budget to Uk zoo’s during the current covid-19 pandemic.\r\nTo help feed the animals.","additional_details":"Because the uk is not the natural habitat for most of the animals kept in zoo’s,\r\nWe have a moral responsibility to look after these animals.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2020-06-08T15:44:33.759Z","updated_at":"2020-07-10T15:53:36.526Z","rejected_at":"2020-07-10T15:53:32.381Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-06-08T15:59:44.000Z","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":"already-happening","details":"Since you started your petition the Government has announced £100 million rescue package for England’s zoos and aquariums: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/100-million-rescue-package-for-englands-zoos-and-aquariums "},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":627776,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/627776.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":"Put a noise limit on fireworks.","background":"Limit how loud fireworks can be. Most activities have a noise limit so fireworks should be the same.","additional_details":"Every year there are complaints and petitions about fireworks scaring animals and people.\r\nYet every year fireworks seem to get louder. There is no need for them to sound like literal bombs going off.\r\nAs they won't be banned then a good compromise would be to limit how loud they can be. Other countries have banned loud fireworks. The UK should follow suit.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2022-11-07T19:34:32.164Z","updated_at":"2022-11-10T08:23:31.999Z","rejected_at":"2022-11-10T08:23:30.702Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-11-07T20:54:20.000Z","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":"Fireworks are limited to producing noises of 120 dBA or lower as long as the observer is standing the recommended distance away, but we have published the following petition calling for this limit to be lowered, which you might like to sign:\r\n\r\nReduce the decibel limit on fireworks to 85 decibels, to reduce impact: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/622900"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":306911,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/306911.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":"Coronavirus, give self employed individuals same income protection as employees","background":"The Coronavirus has impacted on self employed individuals, their income has been wiped out, they should be treated the same as employees at this difficult time with their income being  guaranteed at 80% up to £2500 per month.","additional_details":"The Prime Minister said no one will lose out because of the Coronavirus, the self employed are not being treated fairly and should be aligned with the support given to employees.  Freelancers and individual workers who are self employed will simply go out of business and into debt very quickly, based on the current policy.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2020-03-20T21:23:58.576Z","updated_at":"2020-03-31T17:00:00.255Z","rejected_at":"2020-03-27T20:11:40.881Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2020-03-21T10:05:14.000Z","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":611187,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/611187.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":"Increase the mileage allowance for driving business miles","background":"Have a review of the mileage allowance given for business use","additional_details":"The mileage allowance hasn’t been increased since 2011, the ever increasing cost of fuel has hit record highs and the cost of running a car and keeping it road worthy has increased a lot since 2011, I think an urgent review is needed as the cost of using a car for work purposes is at a point where it is costing the car user money to do actually do their job","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2022-03-10T11:02:34.498Z","updated_at":"2022-03-15T08:40:11.426Z","rejected_at":"2022-03-15T08:40:10.254Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-03-10T11:35:58.000Z","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":"duplicate","details":"You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/601286"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":622219,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/622219.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":"Average speed cameras the entire length of Broadway through Yaxley and Farcet.","background":"I would like local government and highways to extend the average speed cameras to cover the entire length of Broadway through Farcet and Yaxley. To improve resident safety and discourage reckless behaviour.","additional_details":"There are far too many incidents of cars traveling at speeds well in excess of the 30 mph speed limit. There are cats killed daily, and with more than 4 infant schools or nurseries along this road, how long before it is a child?","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2022-08-21T10:52:14.680Z","updated_at":"2022-08-23T13:27:29.967Z","rejected_at":"2022-08-23T13:27:28.943Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2022-08-21T11:12:19.000Z","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 only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nDecisions about speed limits on local roads are a matter for individual local authorities, not the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nYou could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them, by entering your post code here: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":637422,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/637422.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":"resurface the moss road, millisle, northern ireland!!","background":"i plead with the government to do something about the shocking potholes on the moss road, particularly the ones outside the millview vending machines.","additional_details":"a single pothole, which has been lightly marked out in pale white spray paint (barely visible) has caused 8 people to burst their tyres in the last 3 days, including myself. my driver’s side alloy was completely bent and my steering rack, my suspension spring and drive shaft needs checked and steering needs realigned. it has the potential to cause a serious accident with it’s position in the road. this is ridiculous and the government needs to do something for once!","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2023-04-29T19:20:19.629Z","updated_at":"2023-05-02T16:46:35.365Z","rejected_at":"2023-05-02T16:46:34.323Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2023-04-29T19:32:40.000Z","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 only accept petitions about things the Government or Parliament are directly responsible for.\r\n\r\nRoad maintanance in Northern Ireland is a matter for DfI Roads, the Road Authority in Northern Ireland, not the UK Government or Parliament.\r\n\r\nIf you want to raise this issue you could contact your MLA, or raise it with the Northern Ireland Executive.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for the DfI here: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/dfi-roads"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":642059,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/642059.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":"Stop poles erection 28 days notice without consultation AONB,  BROADWAY.","background":"stop Full Fibre Ltd. 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The energy companies are showing record profits while many families are struggling now even before the rises. These profits have been inflated by the war between Russia and Ukraine so does this not constitute profiteering from war? Does the government not recognise it as this?","additional_details":"Families are struggling and rather than the government having to find ways to help them via money contributions out of our own funds would it not make sense to cap the profits of the companies and therefore keep the bills low? 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The only major way to help/prevent this is to pay the professional drivers a decent wage. \r\nThere are many courses we have to complete to our own expense.\r\nThis is making the Job (Class 1 and 2) so unappealing for people. In fact its that bad people are leaving the industry! \r\nLet drivers have a life! Let them see more of there families. Let them earn a decent wage without doing 15 hour days. 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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\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":592288,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/592288.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 it illegal to flee a cat unreported at a Road Traffic Accident!","background":"Any cat, dog or child can run into the road unexpectedly but not all are treated with the same respect & law.\r\n\r\nCats are much loved family as well & deserve the same law & rights.\r\n\r\nJust as little as reporting (deceased or not) can make a huge difference for many unaware and distressed families.","additional_details":"I am an owner of a cat who was hit then within the same week a friend of mine had the same happen to their cat. \r\n\r\nBoth of our beautiful were thankfully taken to the vet by members of the public & not by either driver who fled the scenes.\r\n\r\nThanks to these people who had a heart for our cats they were made stable, both underwent the needed surgery and since been allowed to come back home to both very greatful cat loving owners. \r\n\r\nJust reporting these can change so much for many families.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":15,"created_at":"2021-07-15T10:40:46.350Z","updated_at":"2021-07-20T12:53:02.679Z","rejected_at":"2021-07-20T12:53:01.227Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2021-07-15T11:15:25.000Z","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/591698"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}]}