Rejected petition Make all e-Petition Debates Free Votes

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Given that we the public are asking for a debate, though these petitions, often on subject that none of the three main parties want a debate on, the debate must not be subjected to any party interference.

Having seen the recent EU debate with 3 line whips imposed on our debate by the main parties, we the public need to send a strong message that these are our debates and are not to be crushed by the establishment.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

Whipping is a matter for political parties and not HM Government.

We only reject petitions that don’t meet the petition standards.

Date submitted 25 October 2011
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