{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=439&parliament=2&state=published","first":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?parliament=2&state=published","last":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=1315&parliament=2&state=published","next":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=440&parliament=2&state=published","prev":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions.json?page=438&parliament=2&state=published"},"data":[{"type":"archived-petition","id":42612,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/42612.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Urge the DWP to Answer Freedom of Information Requests.","background":null,"additional_details":"We the undersigned urge the Department for Work and Pensions to answer freedom of information requests about the company's & charities people are being sent to undertake mandatory unpaid work placements.\r\n\r\nMandatory work placements must be of \"community benefit\". Since February the DWP has stopped answering freedom of information requests about where people are being sent on mandatory work programmes   – even when instructed to do so by the information commissioner – because it fears the MWA scheme will collapse under the weight of public protest if details are released.\r\n\r\nWhat have they got to hide?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-12-01T09:07:42.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:00.325Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-12-03T12:03:21.000Z","closed_at":"2013-12-03T12:03:21.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-12-01T09:07:42.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":52392,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/52392.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"keep james bulgers killers locked up for their whole life","background":null,"additional_details":"the killers of james bulger should be locked up for the rest of their lives and die in prison for the heinous crime they commited.as for even an adult to do what those horrible children done to that young boy is shocking but for those actions to be carried out by children is TRULY shocking and to do those things at a young age in popular view shows that they have no hope as adults outside of prison in a civilised society or in any society they are im afraid damaged goods whether mentally ill or just pure evil they should never the less be allowed to live a life out side of prison they served just 8 years locked away poor james will spend forever in the grave all of his parents dreams and wishes in the same grave all down to these pair of wicked people they should be given the same chance they gave james...NONE    ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2013-07-04T22:22:40.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:13:29.200Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-07-08T14:03:29.000Z","closed_at":"2014-07-08T14:03:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-07-04T22:22:40.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":21881,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/21881.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Ban Teachers from Striking","background":null,"additional_details":"Teachers provide a public service to educate our children, by undertaking strike action they are disrupting our children's educations. Strike Action by teachers often forces hard working and financially stretched parents to take time off work or find funding for additional child care. The affect on both businesses and family budgets is unacceptable, particularly in the current economic climate. Strike Action by teachers should therefore be banned","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2011-11-07T12:10:55.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:04.101Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-11-07T14:58:32.000Z","closed_at":"2012-11-07T14:58:32.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-11-07T12:10:55.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":7091,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/7091.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop generalising the unemployed as scroungers and workshy","background":null,"additional_details":"I would be in trouble if I implied a person was a failure or inadequate based on the colour of their skin, but it seems ok for the government and media to deliberately generalise that the unemployed are scroungers and workshy.  I have known more than one person to hold this attitude when they are working, then suddenly lose their job and six months later they find unemployment isn't quite how they imagined and they are now singing a kinder tune; especially after being confronted with some distasteful jobcentre advisor is trying to meet targets by forcing (under threat of sanctions) them to apply for any old job, no matter how awful. Would the government stop using these negative descriptions to falsley blame the unemployed for the state of the economy and lack of industry and proper jobs\r\n.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2011-08-08T16:42:10.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:06:48.949Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-16T13:40:04.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-16T13:40:04.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-08T16:42:10.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":47076,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/47076.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Financial assistance to the Falklands","background":null,"additional_details":"For some time the citizens of the Falklands Islands have been subject to an intimidatory and hostile environment for trade, travel and tourism.\r\n\r\nWe, the undersigned, call on the British government to redirect a modest amount of the international aid budget to the Falkland Islands in order to support a tiny economy that, in the words of one of our own diplomatic staff, Argentina is \"seeking to strangle\". Further, the same diplomat proffered that \"We will take every necessary measure to support the Falkland Islanders\".\r\n\r\nGiven that it has been made clear that neither the U.S. nor the EU will be of assistance either in diplomatic or military terms, redirecting funds would present a genuinely appropriate use for the often controversial aid budget.  Given that it has already been proposed to review it and possibly redirect funds to the MoD, this would send not only a strong diplomatic signal but also encourage further investment in the islands.\r\n\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2013-03-13T16:22:46.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:38.971Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-03-26T10:58:29.000Z","closed_at":"2013-06-26T09:58:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-03-13T16:22:46.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":32329,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/32329.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"return all utilities back into public ownership","background":null,"additional_details":"Utilities are a national security issue as much as a provision of basic requirements for life. The fact that these were sold off primarily to foreign corporate entities whose only incentive is profit and not the provision of a secure, functioning and affordable service that is in the public, economic and national interest for the citizens of the UK.\r\n\r\nThis petition is aimed at requiring the house to debate the re-nationalization of  these vital public services which is not limited to water, electricity, sewage, roads and public transport. Successive governments have been driven by false belief that  de-nationalization would bring competition and thus lower prices. They have not achieved anything of the sort. In fact they have led to governments to bail out network rail when they went bust. The same as the banks. These are vital services to the well being of the economic and social success of our country.     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All MPs should have to tender annually to ensure that a private provider could not provide both their constituents and the monarch with a better, more efficient service. Lords should have to compete on the basis of cost to retain their position in Parliament. It is simply unacceptable that the state should have a monopoly in governance, and it is time to open the field to competitive bids.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-03-21T01:41:59.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:27.007Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-23T09:00:39.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-23T09:00:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-21T01:41:59.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":33043,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/33043.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Travel Rights for Tall People","background":null,"additional_details":"This is a petition to ask the Government to bring into effect a badge or pass (similar to that disabled person might have in their car for parking) that people over a certain height can use for their travel needs.\r\n\r\nI constantly find that when I travel, especially by air, to enjoy my flight/trip I have to pay an extra fee (quite often substanial compared to the cost of the flight) to sit in a \" extra leg room\" seat that can actually accomodate me.\r\n\r\nI have been on numerous planes which simply do not accomodate for people exceeding a certain height and have had some extremely uncomfortable flights because someone else has already bought the \"extra leg room\" seats, which I feel I have a right to sit in, FREE OF CHARGE.\r\n\r\nPlease sign up to this petition to ask to Government to issue passes to tall individuals so that they can travel in the same comfort for the same cost as every other citizen.\r\n\r\nThank you.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-04-18T13:51:22.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:37.798Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-04-25T08:22:58.000Z","closed_at":"2013-04-25T08:22:58.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-04-18T13:51:22.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":37392,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/37392.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Choice of Non-mercury Tooth Fillings on NHS","background":null,"additional_details":"Since authorities across the world still cannot make up their minds about the safety of metal fillings containing mercury, non-mercury fillings should be made available to NHS patients at all occasions during treatment when a dental filling is required, and not only when it is at the front of the mouth, and therefore visible.\r\n\r\nAlongside the problem of mercury toxicity, and no one can deny that mercury is toxic, the use of metallic fillings is counter-intuitive because metal is heat sensitive, and contracts or expands when exposed to cold or hot. This causes discomfort and the potential for decay to form around the shrunken edge of the filling.\r\n\r\nThis petition asks that free, non-mercury, fillings, or similar treatments, be available to NHS patients if and when they choose this option over the mercury fillings, which are used at present as standard in many proceedures.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-08-17T23:12:35.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:14.722Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-08-20T06:47:36.000Z","closed_at":"2013-08-20T06:47:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-08-17T23:12:35.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":45676,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/45676.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Press restrictions on Inquests involving children","background":null,"additional_details":"Loosing a child is the most heart breaking painful loss any parent will experience and i hope you will join me in signing this petition for press restrictions to become mandatory to protect any child under 18yrs of age from being named when an Inquest takes place.  The booklet by the Ministry of Justice which gives Guidance on Coroners and Inquests says.....\"All inquests must be held in public in accordance with the principle of open justice, and so members of the public and journalists have the right to, and indeed may, attend\" ......It seems unfair especially when there are automatic press restrictions on defendants who are Youths when they break the law and appear at Court.  Can i please thank you if you have taken the time to read this and sign the petition.  Can i also please ask that you share this e-petition with your family and friends, thank you xxxx  Joshua's mum xxx","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2013-02-07T21:36:01.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:26.428Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-08T13:42:53.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-08T13:42:53.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-02-07T21:36:01.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":39474,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/39474.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"TSG Status for the Traditional English Breakfast","background":null,"additional_details":"We the people petition you the government to support TSG status for the traditional English breakfast.\r\n\r\nWe ask that you promote our proposal to the European Union to assist us in attaining TSG (traditional speciality guaranteed) status for of our beloved national dish.\r\n\r\nSupport the English Breakfast Society campaign to protect and preserve the traditional English breakfast !\r\n\r\nRead more : http://www.englishbreakfastsociety.com/campaign/","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-09-28T03:07:00.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:11:33.312Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-09-28T10:13:39.000Z","closed_at":"2013-09-28T10:13:39.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-09-28T03:07:00.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":30258,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/30258.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"NHS Direct should be given protection from Preimum Line Operators","background":null,"additional_details":"Go to Google\r\nSearch for NHS Direct\r\nAt the top of the page above the NHS Direct Web site you will find a premium rate phone number that says \"NHS Direct Contact Number\" if you follow this link you will be presented with a premium rate phone number rather than the much cheaper 0845 number. No where on this site is the real number displayed or a cost comparison drawn.\r\n\r\nThe Department of Health should be allowed to protect the NHS Direct name and it's facilities from being used in this way.\r\n\r\nThe company that is advertising in this way is UK based and should be pursued by the DOH by whatever means necessary to get them to cease this activity at once.\r\n ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-02-23T23:49:37.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:14.087Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-24T18:39:59.000Z","closed_at":"2013-02-24T18:39:59.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-23T23:49:37.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":24868,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/24868.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the coalition government putting low income families further into POVERTY!!!","background":null,"additional_details":"What the government is doing to low income families forcing them further into poverty and poor living standards.  The government should not be allowed to go back on their commitment of raising as many low income families out of poverty and scrapping the previously proposed increase to child tax credit as well as cutting working tax credits.\r\nStop penalising low income families for the mess the FINANCIAL SECTOR created, they should be made to pay for THEIR mistakes.The coalition government is meant to work for the interests of the 99% not help the 1% get even richer off the TAXPAYER!!!!!!!!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2011-12-02T18:52:34.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:28.190Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-12-06T08:59:29.000Z","closed_at":"2012-12-06T08:59:29.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-02T18:52:34.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":31603,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/31603.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Better Internet for Aberystwyth Residents","background":null,"additional_details":"The internet has become an important resource for all in this day and age. Most certainly it is the best tool a student has to access research, data and information relating to their course.\r\nAberystwyth is a town that revolves around its bustling student life, with around half of the residents being students. Which is why it is so shocking that the quality of internet for all but those in university halls is so poor. Internet service providers promise speeds of between 5 and 7 Mb, but many students often experience speeds of less than 1Mb, shared between up to 10 or 12 people in a house.\r\nThis is just not the quality we come to expect in this day and age, and leaves students in other university towns/cities at an unfair advantage.\r\nAll we ask is that internet providers improve their standards; we pay the same as everyone else, we should receive the same quality of internet.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-03-19T16:26:38.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:26.101Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-23T14:35:24.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-23T13:35:24.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-19T16:26:38.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":31338,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/31338.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Business should be forced to sell items at the advertised prices.","background":null,"additional_details":"This is a petition to make it illegal for a business to refuse to sell an item at an advertised price. Businesses would be allowed to immediately rectify any pricing error however any order placed  prior to this must be honoured.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-03-13T23:15:40.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:24.056Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-03-14T08:28:15.000Z","closed_at":"2013-03-14T08:28:15.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-03-13T23:15:40.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":2472,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/2472.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"council tax","background":null,"additional_details":"The right to pay this yearly bill over twelve months ","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2011-08-04T16:10:28.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:06:08.012Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-08-08T11:05:08.000Z","closed_at":"2012-08-08T11:05:08.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-04T16:10:28.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":14561,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/14561.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Reduce VAT to 5% on energy saving double glazing.","background":null,"additional_details":"VAT for energy saving products and measures is generally 5%.\r\n\r\nAccording to the Energy Saving Trust, one of the most cost effective and carbon reducing measures we can take in our homes is to replace single glazing with double glazing. This will reduce heating bills by at least 15%.\r\n\r\nAccording to section 2.18 of HMRC notice Notice 708/6 (Energy Saving Materials), double glazing is specifically excluded and attracts VAT at 20%.\r\n\r\nTarget45Plus note that installing solar panels saves 0.5-1 tonne per year (5% VAT) and fitting double glazing saves at least one tonne per year (20% VAT).\r\n\r\nThe one-off cost to the treasury for reducing VAT on an average double-glazing install of £2000 would be around £300.\r\n\r\nThe cost to the treasury of 5% VAT on a £12,000 solar PV install is £1,800, to save around half the amount of carbon.\r\n\r\nI call on the Government to remove this discrepancy and help lower bills and cut carbon emissions by reducing VAT to 5% on energy saving double glazing.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2011-08-24T11:02:26.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:07:59.021Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-01T09:29:36.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-01T09:29:36.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-08-24T11:02:26.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":26382,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/26382.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop the forthcoming cuts in child benefit","background":null,"additional_details":"Next April any family earning £40000 will lose it's right to child benefit. This represents a 7% cut in net income. A family with two children will lose £250 per month.\r\n\r\nThis will cause substantial hardship to the families concerned, is a huge drop in personal income and will cause suffering to the children of the UK. This Government is sending out an significant anti family message - please sign to help stop this.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2011-12-27T08:34:07.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:41.915Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-04T09:15:12.000Z","closed_at":"2013-01-04T09:15:12.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-12-27T08:34:07.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":17861,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/17861.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Banning Trick Or Treat","background":null,"additional_details":"Trick Or Treating is an annoying and often frightening custom that is particularly worrying for the elderly and vulnerable.  It provides ample opportunity for yobs all over the country, to cause great anger and distress within a community.  The custom is all too often used by largely spoilt and ill behaved brats whose parents do not give a jot what their children are doing at any  given time.   Why are affluent children begging for treats at all?","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2011-09-24T10:22:13.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:08:27.593Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-30T08:49:42.000Z","closed_at":"2012-09-30T08:49:42.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-24T10:22:13.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":30514,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/30514.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"IMEDIATE UK ACTION TO STOP SYRIA'S GOVERNMENT MILITARY ACTION","background":null,"additional_details":"We have all seen Syria's government shelling and gunning down its own innocent and unarmed adults and children. I'm asking for \"IMMEDIATE ACTION\" by the UK government and armed forces to stop the massacre. Let the UK do what it does best and act as peacekeepers and mediators. There has been too much death already and this is for IMMEDIATE ACTION - note to admin there is no other petition that asks for this!","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-02-28T18:49:29.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:10:16.194Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-02-29T17:11:00.000Z","closed_at":"2012-05-29T16:11:00.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-02-28T18:49:29.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":16630,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/16630.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Early repayment fees for Student Loans","background":null,"additional_details":"The coalition government is considering options to charge early repayment fees for students who wish to free themselves of student debt early. This is compounded further by astronomical increases in tuition fees in recent years (and therefore increased student borrowing).\r\n\r\nThe rationale here is that only those that are wealthier, have the capacity to repay early, and should pay for the privilege.\r\n\r\nCurrently, interest rates on student loans are linked RPI (or RPI+3% for higher earners) and this is not helpful either.\r\n\r\nWe are not wealthy graduates. If we were, we would not have needed a student loan in the first place. We are the hard working citizens of this nation who are trying to free ourselves from the misery of debt.\r\n\r\nWe urge the government not to entertain any discussions regarding early repayment fees for student borrowing.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2011-09-09T12:23:00.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:08:17.424Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2011-09-12T08:53:51.000Z","closed_at":"2012-03-12T09:53:51.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2011-09-09T12:23:00.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":6962,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/6962.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Means Test Winter Fuel Allowances","background":null,"additional_details":"Winter fuel allowances should be means-tested.  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If you don't want to elect a PCC you should have the option to tell the government you want to keep things how they are.\r\nPolice authorities consult with the public already about the issues that matter and put this into the policing priorities for your local force. They have a vast amount of experience in overseeing the way the police work and the levels of funding required to deliver an efficient service.\r\nThe government want to do away with all that experience and put the power in the hands of people they control to make massive cuts to the budgets which will ultimately reduce frontline police officer numbers. PCC's will politicise the police exactly what police authorities are there to avoid.","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2012-01-24T08:38:59.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:09:56.365Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2012-01-24T08:45:05.000Z","closed_at":"2012-07-24T07:45:05.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2012-01-24T08:38:59.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":45256,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/45256.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Judges and magistrates should be elected positions","background":null,"additional_details":"All local and regional judges and magistrates should be accountable to the citizens of the country.\r\n\r\nThe decisions they make and the sentences they impose should be able to be judged by those they are there to protect against a general belief that their decisions have been proportionate to the crimes committed and appropriate to the suffering of the victims.\r\n\r\nThere have been occasions where judges and magistrates have levied sentences that have been against the public 'sense of proportion' to the crime; these judges continue to make sentencing judgements even when they are seen to be out of step with the common sense feeling of the population. This  only serves to reduce the trust of the nation's citizens towards the justice system.\r\n\r\nBy making these elected positions, held every 2 or 3 years, it would allow the citizens they represent to decide whether each judge and magistrate has maintained the respect, acceptance and agreement of the population locally.\r\n","committee_note":null,"state":"closed","signature_count":19,"created_at":"2013-01-31T16:51:03.000Z","updated_at":"2017-06-21T15:12:22.942Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2013-02-01T14:37:03.000Z","closed_at":"2014-02-01T14:37:03.000Z","moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2013-01-31T16:51:03.000Z","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":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}},{"type":"archived-petition","id":47871,"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/archived/petitions/47871.json"},"parliament":{"period":"2010-2015","government":"Conservative – Liberal Democrat coalition","dissolution_at":"2015-03-30T23:59:59.000+01:00","response_threshold":10000,"debate_threshold":100000},"attributes":{"action":"Stop Violence against Muslims in IndoChina","background":null,"additional_details":"Recently in Sri Lanka and Burma, violence against Muslims has spiralled, with Muslim owned businesses, mosques, and centrers attacked. Described by the BBC as 'Worryingly reminiscent of Nazi Germany' it is clear this is a serious issue. In Burma, Muslims have been subjected to Mob violence by the Buddhists whilst the security services stand idle or do not do enough. With entire Muslims families burned alive, and  driven from their houses.\r\n\r\nIn the United Kingdom reside more than 2 Million Muslims, and we the undersigned call upon the prime minister and government, to whom we pay taxes ,to take steps to shape foreign policy to ensure Muslims are not persecuted, and call upon the Srilankan and Burmese government to do more to stop this wanton violence. 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