Petitions with a Government response

1. Keep CBD on the market as a food supplement.

   Government responded – 19 March 2019

   The Government is aware of the EU decision and is considering how to achieve compliance in the marketplace in a proportionate manner.

   12,828 signatures

2. anybody caught carrying a knife/gun serve a mandatory life with 10 year minimum

   Government responded – 19 November 2018

   The Government is determined to tackle the possession of weapons. Under the current law, anyone who continues to carry a knife or gun can expect to face a custodial sentence.

   12,741 signatures

3. Abolish imprisonment as a penalty for non-payment of Council Tax.

   Government responded – 8 October 2019

   Committal to prison for non-payment of council tax can only occur where the court is satisfied that the debt is due to the wilful refusal or culpable neglect of the liable individual.

   12,718 signatures

4. Allow Brittany Pettibone, Lauren Southern, and Martin Sellner entry to the UK.

   Government responded – 16 April 2018

   Border Force has the power to refuse entry to an individual if it is considered that his or her presence in the UK is not conducive to the public good.

   12,717 signatures

5. Halt the badger cull & investigate alternative, humane options for bTB control.

   Government responded – 17 October 2019

   Bovine TB is one of the greatest animal health challenges facing England today. We are committed to eradicating this disease by deploying a range of measures, founded in science.

   12,713 signatures

6. Accept a role as guarantor to the USS pension scheme

   Government responded – 29 March 2018

   Government has no plans to underwrite the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). It is the responsibility of autonomous higher education providers to ensure appropriate pension provision for staff.

   12,693 signatures

7. Do not reduce the voting age to 16, it must remain 18 years of age

   Government responded – 1 November 2019

   The Government has no plans to lower the voting age. The age of 18 is widely recognised as the age at which one becomes an adult. Full citizenship rights should be gained at adulthood.

   12,621 signatures

8. Provide prescription payment exemption for people with Sickle Cell Anaemia.

   Government responded – 22 January 2019

   There are no plans to review the list of medical exemptions from NHS prescription charges. However, extensive arrangements are already in place to ensure people can access affordable prescriptions.

   12,604 signatures

9. Make it law to scan microchips routinely on current & new patients at the vets.

   Government responded – 20 May 2019

   The Government agrees that it is good practice for veterinary practices to scan dogs that are presented to them and particularly for the first time.

   12,590 signatures

10. Launch an inquiry into the possible link between cannabis and violence

    Government responded – 26 February 2019

    We have no intention of legalising cannabis. We are aware of the strong link between drug misuse and offending and an independent review will further add to our understanding of this.

    12,570 signatures

11. Stop the increase to 20% VAT for the installation of renewable energy sources

    Government responded – 1 August 2019

    The Government is committed to greening our economy and designed the changes for energy-saving materials to retain as much of the VAT relief as possible for UK households, while complying with EU law.

    12,470 signatures

12. Drop any proposals to licence airguns in England & Wales

    Government responded – 14 March 2018

    The Government is reviewing the regulation of air weapons in England and Wales. The review is looking at relevant issues such as access by young people, safe storage and manufacturing standards.

    12,455 signatures

13. Fund a clinical audit of ovarian cancer to urgently improve survival rates

    Government responded – 15 August 2018

    Public Health England plans to work with stakeholders over the next two years to pilot and assess the feasibility of using existing data sources to support an ovarian cancer audit.

    12,428 signatures

14. Grant the brown hare protection under S5 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act.

    Government responded – 2 May 2019

    The hare population in the UK is stable. As brown hares are already protected by legislation and industry-led initiatives, we do not see a need for additional legal protection.

    12,398 signatures

15. Public inquiry into disenfranchisement of EU27 citizens and UK citizens abroad

    Government responded – 13 June 2019

    The Government took all the legal steps necessary and put in place all the legislative and funding elements to enable Returning Officers to carry out their statutory duties for the 23 May polls.

    12,388 signatures

16. For the introduction of non-lethal means of control of the Otter (Lutra- lutra)

    Government responded – 21 February 2018

    While the Government understand concerns raised about the impact otters may have on fish populations, they are a protected species and there are no plans to introduce methods to control their numbers

    12,355 signatures

17. Reverse government decision that will increase State Pension Age for millions

    Government responded – 6 July 2018

    The government review of State Pension age followed two independent reports, one by the former CBI Chair, John Cridland. Changes to the law will not be made before another State Pension age review.

    12,354 signatures

18. Reduce foreign aid in favour of increasing pensions with immediate effect

    Government responded – 30 October 2019

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

    12,308 signatures

19. Make the cancer treatment drug, Avastin, available on the NHS

    Government responded – 3 March 2020

    The Government recognises the devastating effects of cancer and welcomes the development of new treatments. The NHS funds Avastin for some cancers through the Cancer Drugs Fund.

    12,254 signatures

20. Make vet best practice measures mandatory & honour dual microchip registration.

    Government responded – 9 October 2019

    The BVA and RCVS provide vets with guidance to scan dogs as appropriate. We will consider reform options including whether this should be mandatory as part of an ongoing review.

    12,234 signatures

21. Mandate re-homing of suitable beagles and other species used for animal research

    Government responded – 18 June 2018

    This Government encourages all scientific establishments that are licensed under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (1986) to consider the re-homing of animals used in scientific research.

    12,096 signatures

22. President Trump should be given a Full State Visit

    Government responded – 26 January 2018

    In January 2017, President Trump was invited to pay a State Visit to the UK, and accepted. HM Government looks forward to welcoming President Trump. Dates and arrangements are yet to be finalised.

    12,084 signatures

23. Layla's Law Vaccinate all UK children against Meningitis B strain (MenB).

    Government responded – 23 October 2017

    The UK became the first country to have a national publicly-funded infant MenB vaccination programme using the vaccine Bexsero®. Based on expert advice, it offers protection to those at highest risk.

    12,080 signatures

24. Theresa May: Cancel the invitation for Saudi Crown Prince to visit the UK

    Government responded – 26 February 2018

    Regular engagement is a vital part of our strong relationship with Saudi Arabia, which is important for mutual security and prosperity and includes meaningful discussion on reform and human rights.

    12,076 signatures

25. Provide Sirius minerals with full Loan Guarantee from HM treasury.

    Government responded – 4 November 2019

    The Government’s interactions with Sirius Minerals are commercially confidential and it is therefore not possible to comment further on the particulars of dealings between Government and Sirius.

    12,002 signatures

26. Convert fossil fuel subsidies into subsidies for renewable energy

    Government responded – 30 March 2020

    The UK does not give subsidies to fossil fuels. The Government is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and provides significant support for renewable and low carbon energy.

    11,985 signatures

27. Require hospitals to reinstate life support if a patient survives for 15 mins.

    Government responded – 9 May 2018

    It is for clinicians to decide the best course of action following withdrawal of life support.

    11,983 signatures

28. Nurses to work without having to pay an annual registration £120 fee to the NMC

    Government responded – 27 February 2018

    The NMC, as an independent body, sets a registration fee at the level required to fund its regulatory activity including registration and revalidation, education and standards and fitness to practise.

    11,941 signatures

29. British National (Overseas) Citizens should be given full British Citizenship.

    Government responded – 12 December 2018

    There are no plans to amend the law in this respect.

    11,928 signatures

30. Consult with focus groups of young people when creating climate change policy

    Government responded – 15 October 2019

    This year a group of young people were brought together by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, led by the British Youth Council, to review Government’s environment and climate policy

    11,923 signatures

31. Mandatory EHCPs for children with Autism.

    Government responded – 30 October 2018

    The widely ranging needs of the children and young people on the autistic spectrum are best met by the current graduated SEN system, rather than one requiring mandatory EHC plans for all.

    11,892 signatures

32. Repeal the archaic Weeds Act 1959 to benefit pollinators and wider biodiversity.

    Government responded – 17 October 2019

    The Government has no plans to repeal the Weeds Act 1959 at this time. The Weeds Act 1959 does not seek to eliminate or eradicate the five injurious weeds named in that Act.

    11,879 signatures

33. Fund and support a monument to the POLISH PILOT HEROES of the Battle of Britain.

    Government responded – 31 August 2018

    The Polish contribution in the Battle of Britain is commemorated at the National Memorial Arboretum, Capel-le-Ferne, the Embankment, St Clement Danes Church, St Paul’s Cathedral and near RAF Northolt.

    11,872 signatures

34. PublicHoliday on Hindus special two religious occasions in a year:Diwali&Dussera

    Government responded – 3 July 2018

    The Government has no plans to create a public holiday to commemorate religious festivals such as Diwali. The costs are considerable. The cost of the 2012 Diamond Jubilee holiday was around £1.2bn.

    11,853 signatures

35. Reduce VAT to 5% on repairs and approved alterations to listed buildings.

    Government responded – 8 November 2018

    We recognise the valuable contribution to UK Heritage made by owners of listed buildings. We continue to promote our country’s heritage and we will ensure that everyone can enjoy and benefit from it.

    11,851 signatures

36. Urgent law to extend voting rights to British abroad by repealing 15-year rule.

    Government responded – 31 January 2019

    The Government is committed to scrapping the 15 year rule ahead of the 2022 General Election.

    11,849 signatures

37. To create a law for road side safety when recovering vehicles.

    Government responded – 30 October 2017

    The Government considers there is robust regulation in place that includes provisions for the safety of workers on the roadside, including roadside recovery drivers.

    11,839 signatures

38. Introduce an Act of Parliament supporting ADHD adults and children (ADHD Act)

    Government responded – 4 December 2017

    The NHS Act 2006, the Care Act 2014, and the Children and Families Act 2014 provide a robust statutory framework for supporting people with ADHD, backed by investment in mental health services.

    11,806 signatures

39. Union Jack to appear on British number plates after March 2019.

    Government responded – 9 January 2018

    The law already allows the Union flag to appear on number plates in GB if a motorist wishes to do so. The Government has no plans to make the display of the Union flag on number plates compulsory.

    11,795 signatures

40. Require local authorities to adopt all Public Open Space and roads on estates

    Government responded – 13 November 2018

    The Government understands the petitioners’ concerns over fees charged for the upkeep of public open spaces and roads and will look to ensure that any charges are justified, fair and transparent.

    11,717 signatures

41. Guarantee the future of state-funded nursery schools after March 2020

    Government responded – 15 March 2019

    We provide local authorities with around £60 million a year to protect maintained nursery schools’ funding. This ends in September 2020, and the Spending Review will determine what happens after that.

    11,713 signatures

42. Stop charging commonwealth soldiers to stay in Britain!

    Government responded – 1 July 2019

    All immigration fees are set within strict financial limits agreed with HM Treasury and Parliament.

    11,669 signatures

43. Amend the 1967 Forestry Act to protect endangered wildlife habitat across the UK

    Government responded – 29 January 2019

    Landowners must comply with legislation to protect wildlife, including red squirrel. The granting of felling licenses do not change this; they simply authorise the felling of growing trees.

    11,643 signatures

44. UK Government to implement the Bercow: Ten Years On recommendations

    Government responded – 3 July 2018

    We are considering the report’s recommendations and will respond appropriately in due course. We will keep I CAN and the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists updated on progress.

    11,621 signatures

45. Hold an immediate independence referendum for Scotland (Indy Ref 2)

    Government responded – 25 April 2019

    In 2014 people in Scotland voted decisively to remain part of the United Kingdom. That result should be respected.

    11,615 signatures

46. Decriminalise prostitution to promote safety

    Government responded – 11 June 2019

    The Government’s priority is to protect vulnerable people from harm. We have yet to see unequivocal evidence that a change in the law, including decriminalisation, will strengthen this.

    11,597 signatures

47. Reduce and end unnecessary single-use plastics

    Government responded – 1 February 2018

    The Government wants to leave our environment in a better state than we found it, we are already a world leader in tackling plastic waste.

    11,595 signatures

48. Parliament must debate whether the PM should disclose any offshore interests.

    Government responded – 5 January 2018

    Under the Ministerial Code, Ministers must provide their Permanent Secretary with a list of all relevant interests. This includes where financial interests are held in a blind trust or similar.

    11,574 signatures

49. Independent inquiry into exclusions of Black children from school

    Government responded – 3 July 2019

    We have no plans for a further inquiry of exclusions of Black children; however, we will deliver an ambitious programme of reform on this important issue in response to the Timpson Review.

    11,571 signatures

50. Fund research and treatment for children with brain injuries

    Government responded – 6 March 2019

    We recognise the impact that brain injury can have on an individual and their family; the NHS Long Term Plan commits to reducing serious brain injury by 50% by 2025.

    11,509 signatures

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