Petitions with a Government response

1. To be given a choice to be fitted with an ICD when diagnosed with Brugada.

   Government responded – 16 March 2017

   We are very sorry to hear of the death of the petitioner’s partner and extend our condolences. It is a matter for the responsible clinician whether an implantable cardioverter defibrillator is fitted.

   10,485 signatures

2. Cut all public funding to Tony Blair - this to include protection & expenses

   Government responded – 9 August 2017

   We do not comment upon matters of personal protective security and their associated costs.

   10,484 signatures

3. Help return my children after they were abducted 3 years ago to Oman

   Government responded – 14 April 2016

   The FCO recognises the enormous and continued distress faced by Lacey Plato. Consular assistance has been provided to Ms Plato, including advice on the next steps to help resolve the situation.

   10,481 signatures

4. Denounce the Venezuelan government's violent suppression of protests in Caracas

   Government responded – 12 July 2017

   The UK shares the deep international concern at the protests and the tragic deaths that have occurred in Venezuela. Fundamental freedoms and the right to peaceful demonstration must be respected.

   10,476 signatures

5. Call on Parliament for a vote of no confidence in the current Government.

   Government responded – 2 March 2016

   Provision is made in the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act for an early election to be called if a motion of no confidence is passed and the House does not then pass a motion of confidence within 14 days.

   10,472 signatures

6. Properly fund the NHS and scrap the proposed STP programme.

   Government responded – 23 March 2017

   The Government is investing an extra £10 billion to the NHS by 2020-21, supporting it in delivering the necessary changes needed to ensure the longer term sustainability of the health and care system.

   10,462 signatures

7. Reject all demands from the EU for penalty charges for Brexit.

   Government responded – 20 October 2017

   We will discuss how we determine a fair settlement of the UK’s rights and obligations as a departing Member in accordance with the law and in the spirit of the UK’s continuing partnership with the EU.

   10,462 signatures

8. The petition calls upon MPs not to repeal the European Communities Act 1972

   Government responded – 12 January 2017

   On 23 June 2016 the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union in a referendum provided for by an Act of Parliament. We are committed to implementing the democratic outcome of the referendum.

   10,455 signatures

9. Keep the Nursing Directorate in the Department of Health

   Government responded – 17 October 2016

   The Government is absolutely committed to ensuring the voice of nursing, midwifery and AHPs is heard loud and clear in all of our policy making.

   10,454 signatures

10. Stop the Government from cutting funding for Routes into Languages.

    Government responded – 2 June 2016

    HEFCE have commissioned an independent review for the longer-term sustainability of Routes to support its transformation into to a sustainable programme.

    10,400 signatures

11. We require parliament to debate Lord Kilmuir's letter to Edward Heath

    Government responded – 25 October 2016

    The issues that this correspondence exchange raises, around Parliamentary sovereignty in relation to the EU, have been debated in Parliament many times.

    10,396 signatures

12. Commit to healthcare arrangements for British pensioners living in the EU

    Government responded – 23 November 2016

    During this negotiation we will seek to ensure the best possible outcome for the British people. However, it would be wrong to set out unilateral positions in advance of the negotiating process.

    10,395 signatures

13. Get Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on the NHS for Fibromyalgia sufferers.

    Government responded – 4 November 2016

    NHS England commissions high quality specialised pain services, delivered to agreed specification, for people with fibromyalgia whose pain cannot be controlled through routine NHS care.

    10,394 signatures

14. HomeOffice use Compassion for UK Tax payers in allowing loved ones to stay in UK

    Government responded – 8 September 2016

    The Immigration Rules for adult dependent relatives provide a route for those who require a level of long-term personal care that can only be provided in the UK by their relative here.

    10,393 signatures

15. Create allocated overnight parking areas for motorhomes & campers across the uk

    Government responded – 3 August 2017

    Local authorities are responsible for determining local parking provision and they should take account of existing and projected levels of parking demand when developing local parking policies.

    10,386 signatures

16. Statutory regulate the profession of sports therapy, as recommended by the HPC

    Government responded – 17 December 2015

    We recognise the important role that Sports Therapists play in supporting sport and exercise participants with injury prevention and rehabilitation back to optimum levels of fitness.

    10,385 signatures

17. Save historic market town Darlington from crippling Government cuts

    Government responded – 12 May 2016

    These are important times for local government: devolution of power and resources from Whitehall is gathering momentum. Councils will have over £200 billion available to spend between now and 2020.

    10,372 signatures

18. Provide much needed Truck Stops across the UK with modern facilities.

    Government responded – 25 April 2017

    The Department recognises the importance of the road haulage industry to the UK economy and that its drivers are its most valuable and unfortunately scare resource.

    10,359 signatures

19. Ban the cruel Grand National

    Government responded – 11 May 2016

    There have been no fatalities in the last four Grand Nationals with all horses returning safely.

    10,355 signatures

20. Allow all Olympic sports to be part of curriculum at GCSE and A Level Sport.

    Government responded – 28 April 2016

    GCSE and A level PE activities must meet 5 criteria to ensure reliable and comparable assessment. Schools can still offer any activity as part of their PE curriculum and extra-curricular activities.

    10,345 signatures

21. Put the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes in the red book given to new parents.

    Government responded – 26 January 2016

    The ‘Red Book’ is not a Government publication, but is overseen by an expert group hosted by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. We will pass on petitioners’ views to those responsible.

    10,345 signatures

22. Please continue to provide annual financial support for the Cornish language.

    Government responded – 10 November 2016

    The Government has provided Cornwall Council with substantial spending power to allocate resources to their local priorities, including the Cornish language.

    10,342 signatures

23. Vote no confidence in Nicky Morgan.

    Government responded – 28 June 2016

    The government is committed to providing world-class education and care that allows every child and young person to reach their potential and prepares them to succeed in adult life.

    10,332 signatures

24. Stop United Lincs Hospitals Trust from DOWNGRADING Boston Pilgrim hospital.

    Government responded – 9 September 2016

    Local NHS service changes should be led by clinicians and be in patients’ best interests.The NHS in Lincolnshire will consult fully as it continues to develop a service model to meet local need best

    10,319 signatures

25. Make it a specific criminal offence to assault an HM Prison Officer.

    Government responded – 4 April 2017

    Assaults on Prison Officers are unacceptable, and already criminalised. If the victim serves the public, an assault is treated more seriously. A new offence would not provide additional protection.

    10,272 signatures

26. Stop the down grading of Macclesfield hospital, keeping full service provision.

    Government responded – 13 December 2016

    The NHS is working across Cheshire and Merseyside to develop plans to transform health and care in the area. Local NHS leaders announced 25 November that Macclesfield Hospital will retain A&E.

    10,265 signatures

27. Teresa May to recognise endometriosis under the equality act 2010

    Government responded – 10 July 2017

    The Equality Act protects anyone with a physical or mental impairment causing substantial, long-term effect on daily activities from discrimination, avoiding the need to list specific conditions.

    10,221 signatures

28. Introduce a UK National Day to celebrate our United Kingdom.

    Government responded – 27 January 2016

    Government currently has no plans to create a UK national day. There are existing national days of celebration and other traditions that provide a focus for National celebrations.

    10,221 signatures

29. Everyone in the UK must have a vote on who is elected Mayor of London.

    Government responded – 6 April 2017

    The Mayor of London has a right to put forward his views on national issues in the same way as those holding other elected office throughout the Country.

    10,215 signatures

30. Amend the Animal Welfare Act;make it illegal to leave an animal in a hot vehicle

    Government responded – 8 March 2016

    The Animal Welfare Act is one of the most comprehensive pieces of legislation to protect animal welfare anywhere in the world. There is therefore no need to change the law as suggested.

    10,184 signatures

31. Make it law so that the NHS will always be in public hands

    Government responded – 28 September 2016

    The Government is committed to an NHS free at the point of use and funded by general taxation, and has committed that funding will be £10 billion higher in real terms by 2020-21 compared to 2014-15.

    10,165 signatures

32. Step in & safely reunite refugee minors in the EU with their families in the UK

    Government responded – 3 August 2016

    The Government is working with Member States to ensure family reunification under the Dublin Regulation works effectively. Plans to resettle unaccompanied refugee children from Europe are underway.

    10,156 signatures

33. Increase funding rate for 3-4 year olds needing to provide pensions for staff.

    Government responded – 29 September 2016

    Childcare providers are passionate believers in high-quality early education and we want to support them to deliver the best possible outcomes for children.

    10,131 signatures

34. Increase the hourly funding rate for 2-4 year old's in early years settings.

    Government responded – 17 May 2016

    The Government is making an unprecedented investment in the provision of childcare, which includes a commitment to increase the average funding rate paid to the providers of early year entitlements.

    10,056 signatures

35. Keep open the 'Dubs scheme' to resettle 3000 unaccompanied refugee children.

    Government responded – 9 August 2017

    This Government has and will continue to contribute significantly to hosting, supporting and protecting the most vulnerable children affected by the migration crisis.

    10,040 signatures

36. Stop business rate rises before they wreck independent high street retailers

    Government responded – 9 August 2017

    The government values the contribution made by our diverse high streets and has put in place a package worth £8.9billion of support over the next five years for businesses with their business rates.

    10,015 signatures

37. SAVE OUR NHS STOP PRIVATISATION SAVE EALING HOSPITAL Publicly Funded & Provided

    Government responded – 22 February 2016

    The changes that are taking place to NHS services in Ealing are designed to improve the quality of care, including maternity and paediatric care, for local people and are being led by clinicians.

    4,408 signatures

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