Other lists of petitions
Petitions with a Government response
609 petitions
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Do not put fluoride in all tap water.
Government responded – 14 October 2021
Water fluoridation is a safe and effective public health measure to improve oral health. Public consultation will be an important part of the process ahead of introducing any new schemes.
38,217 signatures
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Require sex of VATP & sexual offenders be recorded throughout justice system.
Government responded – 14 October 2021
The Government does not plan to require biological sex to be recorded across the criminal justice system in this way. Policy is being developed in certain areas of demographic recording.
12,486 signatures
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Increase dedicated funding for childhood cancer research
Government responded – 12 October 2021
Research is crucial to tackling childhood and other cancers. NIHR cancer research spending increased from £101 million in 2010/11 to £138 million in 2019/20, the largest investment in a disease area.
15,705 signatures
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Dedicate funding for research into Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)
Government responded – 12 October 2021
The Government recognises the challenges faced by people affected by rare disease, and funds research into rare conditions – including fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva – via NIHR and UKRI.
111,248 signatures
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Stop Grooming Gang members accessing public funds to fight their convictions
Government responded – 23 November 2021
Anyone charged, convicted and sentenced should have access to legal aid for an appeal, including so-called “grooming gang” members.
16,388 signatures
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Reciprocal agreement with the EU on the transfer of UK CAA Flight Crew Licences.
Government responded – 8 October 2021
The UK Government is supporting UK aviation as we recover from the Pandemic and deliver the benefits of EU Exit. We will explore future agreements with the EU if it is in our interest to do so.
10,534 signatures
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Shakeel's Law - Reform laws on hit and run drivers
Government responded – 5 October 2021
The Government is committed to reducing road deaths. However, the offence of failing to stop should not be used as an alternative route to punish offenders for serious, but unproven offences.
41,749 signatures
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Grant PSV holders automatic Class 2 entitlement for free
Government responded – 29 September 2021
The Government has no plans to allow PSV drivers drive large goods vehicles without obtaining a Category C HGV licence. While these vehicles are similar in size, they have different characteristics.
14,838 signatures
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Require School SENCOs to be fully qualified for the role.
Government responded – 29 September 2021
Through the SEND Review, we are looking to improve the SEND system to ensure better outcomes for children and young people with SEND. Ensuring SENCOs are fully qualified is integral to this.
13,168 signatures
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Reduce the state pension age to 63 for all
Government responded – 27 September 2021
Successive governments and Parliaments have supported the increase in State Pension age (SPa). Reducing it to 63 is neither affordable nor fair to tax payers and future generations.
13,300 signatures
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Seek travel corridor to Australia for vaccinated parents of Australian residents
Government responded – 24 September 2021
The government recognises the disruption to international travel, caused by the pandemic, but as a sovereign state Australia has the right to determine its own border policy.
10,701 signatures
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Make it a specific offence to expose a child to any amount of Class A drug
Government responded – 23 September 2021
Protecting children from harm is a priority for government. However, we have no plans to make it a specific offence to expose a child to a Class A drug, as existing offences already apply.
18,666 signatures
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Remove Brazil from the Red to the Amber list
Government responded – 23 September 2021
Decisions on the Red List are made by Ministers, informed by the latest scientific data and public health advice, to protect public health and the vaccine rollout from variants of COVID-19.
18,789 signatures
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Repeal the Coronavirus Act
Government responded – 21 September 2021
It is important that the right tools remain available to manage the ongoing risk from the pandemic whilst ensuring that any restrictions are in place no longer than is absolutely necessary.
32,829 signatures
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Make the £20 per week uplift to Universal Credit permanent.
Government responded – 20 September 2021
The Government always intended the £20 per week increase to be a temporary measure, connected to support during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will not be incorporated permanently into the standard rate.
24,140 signatures
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Remove Bangladesh from red list
Government responded – 13 September 2021
Decisions on the Red List are made by Ministers, informed by the latest scientific data and public health advice, to protect public health and the vaccine rollout from variants of COVID-19.
11,897 signatures
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Identify and sanction any Pakistani individuals involved in money laundering
Government responded – 13 September 2021
The Government will continue to consider individuals and entities under the Global Anti-Corruption sanctions regime, guided by the purposes of the Regulations to prevent and combat serious corruption.
37,607 signatures
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End reviews of PIP and ESA awards for people with lifelong illnesses
Government responded – 10 September 2021
We understand there are people with severe and lifelong health conditions which will not improve and want to test a simplified process which doesn’t require them to undertake a health assessment.
20,879 signatures
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Inquiry into the DVLA’s performance during the Covid-19 pandemic
Government responded – 19 October 2021
There are no plans to hold an inquiry into DVLA’s performance which has been fully scrutinised this year in two Transport Select Committee sessions. Ministers are also provided with regular updates.
12,284 signatures
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Strengthen laws protecting seals
Government responded – 19 October 2021
The UK Government recognises that disturbance by the public can be detrimental, and on occasion, fatal to seals. Work to explore the possibility of strengthening legislation is in early stages.
26,319 signatures
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Support the pension triple lock
Government responded – 8 September 2021
The Government is committed to ensuring that older people are able to live with the dignity and respect they deserve. Our approach is fair for both pensioners and younger taxpayers.
16,605 signatures
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Make it an offence to hit a cat and drive off
Government responded – 7 September 2021
The Government has no plans to make it an offence to drive off after hitting a cat. A focus for this Government is to make roads safer for all users, which will in turn reduce the risk to all animals.
16,746 signatures
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Prioritise funding for a new hospital for King's Lynn & West Norfolk
Government responded – 19 October 2021
Our Health Infrastructure Plan sets out our approach to improving hospitals and health infrastructure to ensure our healthcare system and staff have the world-class facilities needed for the future.
15,818 signatures
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Fund a second General Hospital including an A&E department in Cornwall
Government responded – 19 October 2021
Our Health Infrastructure Plan sets out our approach to improving hospitals and health infrastructure to ensure our healthcare system and staff have the world-class facilities needed for the future.
14,853 signatures
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Fund newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy immediately
Government responded – 25 August 2021
The benefits and harms of screening for spinal muscular atrophy in newborns must be carefully assessed. The United Kingdom National Screening Committee will next review the evidence in 2022.
11,953 signatures
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Provide more funding for stalking advocates for victims of stalking
Government responded – 27 August 2021
The Government provided additional funding to stalking charities to help support victims, including funding specifically for advocacy, both this year and last.
105,465 signatures
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Keep face covering mandatory in indoor public settings beyond 19th July 2021
Government responded – 25 August 2021
Government has moved England to Step 4 in its Road Map transitioning from legal to personal, risk-based judgements. Wearing face coverings in certain indoor settings is still expected and recommended.
10,639 signatures
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Appoint an Allergy Tsar as a champion for people living with allergies
Government responded – 25 August 2021
People with allergies continue to be supported through locally commissioned NHS services. New legislation is also being implemented to support those with food allergies through clearer food labelling.
20,518 signatures
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To allow non-prescribed storage of Salbutamol Inhalers in Commercial Kitchens
Government responded – 25 August 2021
Asthma inhalers are a mainstay of treatment and access to prescribed inhalers can save lives. The Licensing Authority can consider evidence to support a specific exemption to supply controls.
102,058 signatures
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Recall Parliament to debate vaccination of children before this is rolled out
Government responded – 2 November 2021
Government evaluated evidence and assessed expert opinion before deciding to routinely vaccinate children and young people. MPs had the option to be briefed and raise questions during an All MP call.
28,017 signatures
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Luke’s Law: Ban 'free bets' and emails that entice gamblers to place 'free bets'
Government responded – 24 August 2021
The Government is looking at gambling advertising, including marketing and inducements, in our Gambling Act Review. We will set out any proposals for reform in a White Paper by the end of the year.
31,149 signatures
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Remove Egypt from travel red list immediately
Government responded – 23 August 2021
Ministerial decisions on allocations to the red list are informed by the latest scientific data and public health advice, to protect public health and the vaccine rollout from variants of concern.
12,411 signatures
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Remove South Africa from the travel 'Red List'
Government responded – 23 August 2021
Ministerial decisions on allocations to the red list are informed by the latest scientific data and public health advice, to protect public health and the vaccine rollout from variants of concern.
41,642 signatures
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Provide funding to local authorities to protect health visiting provision
Government responded – 20 August 2021
Local authorities are responsible for commissioning health visiting services. Funding for this is provided through the public health grant, which will be part of the 2021 spending review.
11,528 signatures
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Contact Details On Microchips Must Remain Registered For Life #TuksLaw
Government responded – 20 August 2021
The Government will consider some of these issues further as part of the post-implementation review of The Microchipping of Dogs (England) Regulations 2015
12,607 signatures
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Create a Veterinary Services Ombudsman
Government responded – 20 August 2021
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons has a statutory duty to supervise the conduct of veterinary surgeons. The Government does not plan to introduce an ombudsman or to regulate veterinary prices.
11,998 signatures
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End the Cage Age for all farmed animals
Government responded – 20 August 2021
The Government is committed to improving farm animal welfare standards and is currently exploring options for introducing further reforms, including phasing out the use of cages in farming.
108,013 signatures
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Change the law to include laboratory animals in the Animal Welfare Act.
Government responded – 20 August 2021
The Government believes animal use for research remains important and The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (ASPA) provides specific protection for these animals..
110,253 signatures
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Do not impose any new requirements on parents who are home educating
Government responded – 20 August 2021
The Government remains committed to a registration system for Children Not in School (CNIS). Further details will be set out in the Government’s upcoming response to its CNIS consultation.
23,663 signatures
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Process all asylum seekers off-shore using foreign aid budget
Government responded – 19 August 2021
The Nationality and Borders Bill supports potential future processing of asylum claims outside the UK. Overseas development assistance is spent following international rules on what constitutes aid.
20,933 signatures
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Ban urban and garden pesticides to protect bees, other wildlife and human health
Government responded – 19 August 2021
The Government is committed to supporting alternatives to chemical pest control and recently consulted on a National Action Plan to minimise the risks and impacts associated with pesticides.
49,961 signatures
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Do not make Covid-19 vaccination a requirement to physically attend university
Government responded – 18 August 2021
The Government currently has no plans to require the use of vaccine certification for access to learning or accommodation. Universities should promote vaccination to help keep HE settings safe.
12,045 signatures
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Protect student choice: do not withdraw funding for BTEC qualifications
Government responded – 17 August 2021
The Government is streamlining and improving the quality of post-16 qualifications. We will fund a range of qualifications in addition to T Levels and A levels, which may include some BTECs.
90,979 signatures
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We demand that the Gurkhas receive equal pensions
Government responded – 19 August 2021
For most Gurkha veterans the Gurkha Pension Scheme provides a pension at least as good as, and in many cases better than, that given to their British counterparts with identical periods of service.
108,135 signatures
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Make lying in the House of Commons a criminal offence
Government responded – 12 August 2021
The Government does not intend to introduce legislation of this nature. MPs must abide by the Code of Conduct and conduct in the Chamber is a matter for the Speaker.
133,021 signatures
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Exempt dogs assessed by experts as safe from breed specific legislation
Government responded – 19 October 2021
The Dangerous Dogs Act places restrictions on certain types of dogs bred for fighting. Individual dogs can be kept under strict conditions if a court judges that they are not a risk to public safety.
127,482 signatures
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Protect the NHS, Press Pause on the White Paper for Health and Social care
Government responded – 6 August 2021
The Health and Care Bill was introduced in Parliament following extensive engagement with the health and care system by NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care.
16,022 signatures
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Add Sickle Cell to the Prescription Charge Exemption List
Government responded – 6 August 2021
While we have no plans to make changes to the list of medical conditions exempting patients from prescription charges, someone with this debilitating illness may qualify under another exemption.
28,979 signatures
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Reform the VDPA 1979 to improve support for those harmed by covid-19 vaccines
Government responded – 5 August 2021
The Government has a robust system to monitor potential side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine and has added the vaccine to the VDPS. We will consider further action as more evidence becomes available.
18,782 signatures
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Plan to phase out animal experiments
Government responded – 4 August 2021
The Government funds and supports the development of techniques that replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research (3Rs). This is primarily delivered by the National Centre for the 3Rs.
101,424 signatures