Petitions with a Government response

1. Introduce mandatory measures to prevent reselling/euthanasia of dogs

   Government responded – 23 April 2019

   We are sorry to hear about the death of a healthy dog. Local authorities, vets and re-homing centres are able to, and encouraged to, scan dogs in cases where the keeper is not clear.

   30,655 signatures

2. Abolish the 0.7% Foreign Aid Target and spend OUR money at home

   Government responded – 14 February 2019

   By investing less than a penny from each pound of our income in aid, the UK is helping create a safer, healthier and more prosperous world.

   30,622 signatures

3. Bring the date for the post-study work visa closer to help current students

   Government responded – 8 October 2019

   The Government will implement the Graduate route in summer 2021. This route will benefit hundreds of thousands of students and boost the UK’s global offer to the best and brightest.

   30,388 signatures

4. Make anti-GD2 treatment available on the NHS

   Government responded – 7 June 2018

   The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is developing guidance for the NHS on dinutuximab beta, an anti GD2 therapy, for high-risk neuroblastoma and recently consulted on draft guidance.

   30,387 signatures

5. Impose Financial sanctions on the State of Myanmar (Burma).

   Government responded – 4 October 2017

   The UK is seriously concerned with recent events in Rakhine. We are working closely with partners on the international community’s response.

   30,349 signatures

6. Repeal IR35 legislation in Public Sector and proposed Private Sector rollout.

   Government responded – 22 July 2019

   The off-payroll working rules do not apply to the self-employed. They ensure that individuals who work like employees but through their own company pay broadly the same taxes as the directly employed.

   30,343 signatures

7. Make it a criminal offence for MPs to deliberately mislead the general public.

   Government responded – 11 March 2019

   An important principle of the UK Parliament is that MPs are accountable to those who elect them. Responsibility for privilege is a matter for the House of Commons itself, rather than the Government.

   30,296 signatures

8. Scrap The Forestry Commission Licence Agreements With Fox & Hare Hunts

   Government responded – 17 October 2018

   Trail hunting is a legitimate activity. The Forestry Commission only permits trail hunting on its land under strictly controlled agreements.

   29,876 signatures

9. Cancel HS2 immediately and repeal the 2013 and 2017 High Speed Rail Acts.

   Government responded – 11 October 2017

   HS2 will provide new rail network capacity, drive economic growth, create jobs and investment, train the next generation of engineers and better connect our major cities. It is on time and on budget.

   29,843 signatures

10. Hold a referendum for the legalisation of cannabis

    Government responded – 30 April 2018

    This Government has no plans to legalise cannabis and there are no plans to hold a referendum on the matter.

    29,775 signatures

11. Scrap car parking charges at NHS Hospitals in England

    Government responded – 27 June 2018

    Hospitals’ car parking policies must put patients first, but removing charges would mean losing over £200m from patient care budgets, and result in fewer spaces being available for genuine users.

    29,771 signatures

12. Revoke article 50 if the EU does not grant an extension past 31 October

    Government responded – 31 October 2019

    The Government is committed to delivering on the result of the referendum and getting Brexit done. The Prime Minister has secured a great new deal, but MPs have forced a further delay.

    29,690 signatures

13. Stop the cuts to the Royal Marines and the Royal Navy's amphibious assault ships

    Government responded – 6 November 2017

    A cross-Government review of national security capabilities is being conducted to ensure future investment is unified and efficient. No decisions have been made and the media articles are speculation.

    29,634 signatures

14. Make it a legal requirement to have a second safety critical person on trains

    Government responded – 30 November 2018

    Driver Only Operation (DOO) and Driver Controlled Operation (DCO) have been used on the network for over 30 years and over 50% of all passenger journeys are now on such train services.

    29,455 signatures

15. Ensure that free musical instrument tuition is available to all schoolchildren.

    Government responded – 24 July 2018

    The role of Music Education Hubs includes ensuring that every child has an opportunity to learn a musical instrument free of charge, and hubs receive £75m a year from the government to provide this.

    29,423 signatures

16. Improve maternal care for black British women

    Government responded – 22 October 2019

    The Government is funding research at the Maternal and Neonatal Health and Care PRU to investigate the factors associated with the excess risk of maternal death for Black and South Asian women.

    29,336 signatures

17. Reduce the age of Mandatory Mammograms to age 25-30

    Government responded – 26 September 2017

    The Government is committed to helping detect, treat and reduce the number of lives lost to invasive breast cancer. Evidence for the effectiveness of screening women under 50 is limited.

    29,167 signatures

18. Declare the 2016 referendum vote null and void due to foreign interference

    Government responded – 18 April 2018

    The Referendum was one of the biggest democratic exercises in our history. The Government is clear that the result should be respected. There has been no evidence of successful interference.

    29,136 signatures

19. Allow students to register at two GPs

    Government responded – 31 January 2019

    GP practices must provide urgent and immediately necessary treatment, from 8am to 6.30pm, to anyone, regardless of whether they are registered at the practice.

    29,060 signatures

20. Reduce the age of Breast Screening to 25-30

    Government responded – 15 May 2018

    The Government is committed to helping detect, treat and reduce the number of lives lost to invasive breast cancer. Evidence for the effectiveness of screening women under 50 is limited.

    28,935 signatures

21. Bring in laws to protect horses being ridden on roads

    Government responded – 17 July 2018

    The Government has no plans to create new laws to protect riders and horses on public roads. Road users are required to comply with road traffic law, in the interests of the safety of all road users.

    28,807 signatures

22. Investigate Atos PIP assessments.

    Government responded – 3 September 2019

    DWP conducts a robust programme of assessment observations and audit of assessment reports, providing assurance and maximising quality. We therefore do not believe an independent review is necessary.

    28,702 signatures

23. Repeal the EU Copyright Directive, when the UK leaves the EU.

    Government responded – 20 December 2018

    We support Articles 11 and 13, which seek to ensure creators and producers are rewarded when their works are used online, but agree they must include safeguards for freedom of expression.

    28,588 signatures

24. Break all ties with EU institutions and policies completely

    Government responded – 21 August 2018

    The UK is leaving the EU’s Single Market and Customs Union. The UK will also leave the Common Agricultural and Common Fisheries Policy and bring an end to the jurisdiction of the CJEU in the UK.

    28,546 signatures

25. Anonymity for those accused of sexual offences until charge.

    Government responded – 23 July 2019

    There should in general be a right to anonymity before charge in respect of all offences but there will be exceptional circumstances where there are legitimate policing reasons for naming a suspect.

    28,462 signatures

26. Send English Channel migrants back to where they first arrived in the EU

    Government responded – 27 February 2019

    The UK returns asylum seekers to EU Member States in line with the Dublin III regulation. The Government is working to secure a returns agreement that replaces that regulation once we leave the EU.

    28,176 signatures

27. Raise the Rate: increase the national funding rate for sixth form students

    Government responded – 2 January 2019

    We are aware of the pressures in the system and are looking carefully at the funding needs of 16-19 education and wider further education. We will consider this further as part of the Spending Review.

    28,143 signatures

28. Honour the original Dartford Crossing agreement, abolish all tolls permanently

    Government responded – 22 January 2019

    Government has no plans to remove the road user charge at the Dartford Crossing which exists to manage demand. Without charges, traffic volumes would increase and additional congestion would occur.

    28,118 signatures

29. To keep daily prayers in House of Commons, as UK was built on Christian values.

    Government responded – 13 February 2019

    The provision of Parliamentary Prayers is a matter for the House of Commons.

    28,039 signatures

30. Revoke all government gagging orders relating to Brexit

    Government responded – 22 August 2019

    The Government has a responsibility to inform citizens about how leaving the EU might affect them. Organisations working with the Government on Brexit are not routinely required to sign NDAs.

    27,714 signatures

31. Postpone the rollout of 5G in the UK, pending further independent investigation.

    Government responded – 18 July 2019

    Exposure to radio waves has been researched and reviewed. The evidence suggests exposure from 5G radio systems within current guidelines does not pose a risk to public health or the environment.

    27,698 signatures

32. Require plant-based options suitable for vegans on public sector menus every day

    Government responded – 28 November 2018

    Public sector canteens are happy to cater for people with special dietary needs including those eating a vegan diet.

    27,211 signatures

33. End the animal cruelty laws exemptions for halal and shechita slaughter houses

    Government responded – 6 October 2017

    The Government would like all animals stunned at slaughter. However, we also respect the rights of the Jewish and Muslim communities to eat meat prepared in accordance with their religious beliefs.

    26,711 signatures

34. To offer mammograms to all women over 30

    Government responded – 24 June 2019

    The Government recognises the devastating effects of breast cancer and awaits the Age X Trial findings. The UK National Screening Committee advice states women over 50 should be routinely screened.

    26,560 signatures

35. Declare a Climate Emergency, end fossil fuel use and build community resilience.

    Government responded – 15 November 2018

    Climate change is one of the most urgent and pressing challenges we face today, and we are committed to reducing emissions and building resilience at home and internationally.

    26,073 signatures

36. Address teachers unmanageable workload by increasing protected PPA to 30%

    Government responded – 24 April 2019

    We are supporting the profession to tackle issues which can affect recruitment and retention, including excessive workload, and recognise the importance of teachers having adequate PPA time.

    26,009 signatures

37. Free Parking for all NHS Staff at Hospitals in England

    Government responded – 13 November 2018

    Upkeep and management of car parks in NHS Trusts in England is funded through parking fees; not patient care budgets. Any additional revenue goes to patient services. Staff often receive reduced fees.

    25,857 signatures

38. Teach black history In History lessons

    Government responded – 23 November 2017

    The national curriculum gives examples of black history topics, which schools may teach at each key stage.

    25,638 signatures

39. Ban super trawlers from fishing in UK waters.

    Government responded – 8 September 2020

    The Government has no immediate plans to ban super trawlers from UK waters. Leaving the CFP enables us to control access and make rules in UK waters to help develop a sustainable fisheries policy.

    25,614 signatures

40. Set up a public inquiry into the National problem of Paedophile grooming gangs

    Government responded – 15 May 2018

    The Government takes child sexual abuse very seriously. It has set up the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse which is investigating the sexual exploitation of children by organised networks.

    25,533 signatures

41. Legalise cannabis for medical and recreational use.

    Government responded – 30 November 2017

    This Government has no plans to legalise cannabis. Raw cannabis is not recognised in the UK as having any medicinal benefit.

    25,399 signatures

42. Make GMC a tax-payer funded organisation and not to be funded by doctors.

    Government responded – 21 February 2018

    The GMC is independent of Government. Publicly funding the GMC would undermine independence and weaken public and professional confidence in the system of professional regulation.

    25,378 signatures

43. Make Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking) illegal in the UK

    Government responded – 27 October 2017

    Shale gas could provide a new domestic source of gas, reducing our need for imports, and providing local jobs. There are robust regulations in place to ensure it is extracted safely.

    24,940 signatures

44. Allow undiagnosed children to travel to different countries to treat & diagnose

    Government responded – 3 May 2018

    Clinicians and the courts are obliged to act in the best interests of patients, including in determining the viability of pursuing alternative diagnosis and treatment options.

    24,446 signatures

45. Increase the maintenance loan to cover the UK average university accommodation.

    Government responded – 24 April 2019

    The Government has no plans to change the minimum maintenance loan so that it is linked to average UK accommodation costs. This would place additional demands on public spending.

    24,271 signatures

46. With 'notice to proceed' delayed again, halt all HS2 enabling work immediately.

    Government responded – 21 May 2019

    Enabling works on HS2 in Buckinghamshire continue to be carried out to ensure that construction of the railway can proceed smoothly once HS2 Ltd have received final authorisation from the Government.

    24,079 signatures

47. Remove article 15 of the Offensive Weapons Bill (HC Bill 232)

    Government responded – 18 July 2018

    The Bill prevents knives which cause serious harm from being delivered to residential addresses but does not stop delivery of bladed items and knives to business premises or businesses run from home.

    24,015 signatures

48. Reverse the decision to close RAF Scampton

    Government responded – 1 February 2019

    The RAF recognises the historical significance of RAF Scampton. However, it is in a poor state of repair and would require considerable investment which would not be the best use of public money.

    23,508 signatures

49. Re-instate nursing bursary and scrap tuition fees.

    Government responded – 14 May 2019

    The tuition fee model means universities can offer more nursing places and students can access more funding than under the bursary system, and there are no plans to reinstate the bursary.

    23,403 signatures

50. Change the law to ban the resale of tickets for more than their face value

    Government responded – 26 October 2017

    We have put in place measures to tackle unacceptable behaviour in the ticketing market. Price caps would not work.

    23,296 signatures

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