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Parliamentary Licence number: P2006000429

Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions

New Petitions

'...Change the ruling on compensation payments by the MOD for those troops injured in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan prior to 10 February 2010 to the increased level of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme retrospectively.' -- Hazel Baur

It cannot be just and equitable for armed forces personnel injured before 10...

'...adopt citizens initiated referendums on the lines of the Swiss consitution' -- mike herrero

In view of voters lack of faith in the parliamentary system, a system based...

'...Replace A-Levels and AS Levels with a new "British Baccalaureat"' -- alkan Chaglar

The specialization of A-Levels limits a young persons opportunities. This...

'...Help back the opencast to create local jobs for local people' -- Kelly Hudspith

Help and support the opencast that locals want to help create local jobs in...

'...change the law regarding the supply of draught beer, making it real a pint measure as in any other fluid.' -- Bob Fenwick

being that the price of a pint of beer is around the three pound mark, i...

'...introduce a fair, environmentally conscious policy for historic and classic vehicle road taxation' -- Mr David Snell

The current system for vehicle excise duty rates are unfair for historic...

'...agree to the maintenance of a register of reports about unidentified flying objects within the United Kingdom and to publish an outline of each report' -- Mr Trevor Cutler

As the previous register and helpline are now closed a similar service is...

'...Help the communities and schools around East Midlands to lower their carbon footprint' -- Miss Alexandra Barber

A group of students are setting up this petition to raise awareness about...

'...increase the number of UK universities' -- Alkan Chaglar

This petition calls on the Prime Minister to increase the number of UK...

'...ban the use of non-geographic numbers (0845, 0870, etc) from all public bodies, including the Police, GP surgeries and other NHS departments, Benefits Agency departments and all other public and government bodies.' -- Mrs Svetlana Watkins

For those who do not have BT phones lines, the cost of these 'local rate'...

'...change the government's policy on car seat with 5 point harness for older children' -- Bibi Bush

many parents are frustrated that car seats with 5 point harnesses are not...

'...ensure all violent criminals will serve a long time in prison' -- Richard Garland

Violence blights our towns and cities every single night, and it is...

'...launch a study into the feasibility of a coastal tramway along the South coast of England' -- Alkan Chaglar

The petition calls on the Prime Minister to launch a study into the...

'...ensure the equal voice of all citizens of the UK regardless of nation or region' -- Sean Mills

The recent trend towards devolution in the UK has left those in areas which...

'...change the categorisation of electric cars based on public safety and not technical details' -- Alkan Chaglar

The petition asks the Prime Minister to change the law around which electric...

'...Re-introduce Passenger Ferry Services from the UK to North America' -- Alkan Chaglar

Re-introduce Passenger Ferry Services from the UK to various seaports in...

'...Abolish sexist uniform regulations in the workplace' -- Amy Putman

This petition does not seek to deny women the right to choose to wear heels...

'...make the nearest Monday to the 15th September an official public holiday to commemorate the Battle of Britain.,' -- Derek A Coles

This would ensure future generations will rememeber the huge sacrifice paid...

'...Stop car insurers charging additional premiums for non-fault accidents' -- Paul Ashton

Car insurers make additional charges on premiums based upon the proposer...

'...ban all use of pseudo scientific medicines, cures & practices' -- Gordie Cavill

Reiki, Homeopathy, Ear Candles, Astrology, Psychics & mediums, this country...

'...stop funding the BBC except for news and documentaries' -- Richard Garland

I understand the need for the BBC to be funded for news/news related...

'...reconsider 10 February 2010 rule on student visa' -- Sachin Shrestha

Foreign students contribute over five billion pounds to the British economy...

'...make it compulsory for all dog owners to walk their pets in public with muzzle.' -- Dalia Saparaviciene

This is the only solution to make everyone safe in public. Using only leash...

'...look into why the FAWC recommendations to the government regarding the slaughter of animals for halah meat not to be exempt from current laws is being ignored .' -- DARREN WEBB

I would like to know that why in a country such as the United Kingdom where...

'...maintain Carers entitlement to Carers' allowance when annual earnings below DWP limits' -- Lorna Watson

Carers often do part time work when they can and may not be able to...

'...Enforce local authorities to use their own in-house employees on a salary to recover council debt.' -- Mrs Kristina Staines

Currently many councils outsource the collection of council debt to bailiff...

'...Not introduce compulsory dog insurance' -- Brager Vicario

Despite the narrow minded and unimformed opinion of many, compulsory dog...

'...Ask for some more help for overweight people' -- Miss Sarah Poolton

Sadley a good friend of mine has lost her daughter due to her being over...

'...To take Doctors out of surgeries and replace them with qualified practitioner nursing staff.' -- John Clenaghan

This would allow Doctors to practice their skills and return to hospitals...

'...order the identifying of unknown graves from the Great War.' -- Ronald Broxted

Over a year ago Red Cross records in Geneva were found that showed where...

'...To stop subprime lenders charging fees whilst borrowers are in arrears' -- Debra Stephens

Stop the charging of arrears management fees to borrowers in arrears,whilst...

'...force the country's police forces, MOT stations, etc, to adopt a tougher stance on illegal car modifications.' -- Gary Paul

Many more vehicles are being illegally modified by their keepers, which is...

'...Create a university for Bromley' -- Alkan Chaglar

Create a university (the first ever) for the London Borough of Bromley which...

'...replace public street bins with four compartment recycle bins' -- Alkan Chaglar

This petition is to urge the Prime Minister to consider the replacement of...

'...take any necessary action against EU directive 2003/59 Drivers Certificate of Professional Competence or provide a legislation whereby employers are bound to cover all expenses, including spent time, for taking the training (as most companies usually do).' -- Dalia Saparaviciene

Under EU 2003/59 directive professional drivers are required to take...

'...Outlaw all discrimination against men.' -- adrian bonnington

Many online dating sites are giving women free lifetime membership but...

'...Allow residents of old peoples homes to have pets' -- Mr Ron Crowe

I urge The Prime Minister to push through a private members bill by Mr....

'...add disabled people in the computer scheme currently being run just for households with children' -- mrs eileen bedford

at the present time there is a scheme for all households on low income with...

'...Change the dates for all Injured Soldiers Compensation to the begining of the War' -- Mr Robert Spalding

The date for the new compensation for injured soldiers has been set halfway...

'...To make it the norm that vehicles can turn left at traffic lights' -- John Potsey

With more& more traffic on our roads it would help ease congestion & at the...

'...demolish the remains of the disused Battersea Power Station and authorise the building of homes on its site' -- Alkan Chaglar

The petition calls on the Prime Minister to demolish the remains of the...

'...Withdraw British troops from Germany' -- Alexander Walker

There are near 20,000 British troops in Germany at this current time and I...

'...facilitate the creation of a criminal record check 'passport' that goes with the individual to any employer/ potential employer throughout the uk, for its duration' -- ms sara duncan

many many people are having to apply for crb checks everytime they move...

'...better treatment for women who misscarry' -- gemma

sepearate scanning areas in the hospital for women who have misscarried, its...

'...to set up a "UK Bank" and allow it to be the only issuer of banknotes' -- Alkan Chaglar

This petition calls for a single issuer of Sterling banknotes in the UK....

'...amend the the current 'double taxation' practice of applying VAT on fuel AFTER duty has been applied to BEFORE duty is applied.' -- Cllr Clarence Barrett

The current practice of applying VAT after fuel duty has been applied is...

'...stop further opencast mining in the Widdrington Station and Stobswood Area.' -- Anne Johnson

Banks Mining are "considering" another opencast mine in this area. They...

'...introduce polymer banknotes in Britain' -- Alkan Chaglar

Follow the Australians by introducing polymer (plastic) banknotes in Britain...

'...launch immediate efforts to remove the hazardous remains of SS Richard Montgomery in the Thames Estuary' -- Alkan Chaglar

This petition calls for the immediate removal of the hazardous remains of...

'...introduce legislation banning all religious individuals, groups and organisations intruding on the privacy of households, by ending cold calling, leaflet distribution and telephone calls.' -- Mr Gareth Williams

A law is requested to stop the unrequested and unwanted intrusion into...

Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions

New Petitions

'...Fuel duty reduction, now VAT has increased to 17.5%, please deduct the duty which was levied when vat was reduced to 15%.' -- David Powell

When vat was reduced to 15% in January '09 your chancellor levied an extra...

'...rethink plans to scrap the Employer Supported Childcare scheme (childcare vouchers)' -- Mrs Dee Atkin

Gordon Brown today announced plans to scrap the childcare voucher scheme,...

'...reconsider the decision to remove British Forces Post Offices from mainland europe.' -- Mrs Debra Stevens

Armed Forces have been advised that the BFPO facilities in mainland europe...

'...Stop the Planned March on Wootton Bassett by Islam4UK or any Similar Group' -- Miss Amanda Castle

The town of Wootton Bassett silently shows it respect for the UK's fallen...

'...Stop degrading our soldiers by handing out medals to MP's' -- Stacey Hobin

MP's do not deserve medals for just visiting Afghan or Iraq. If they want a...

'...Remove the current employment provisions set out in Schedule 9, Paragraph 2, subsection 8 of the Equality Bill (the occupational requirements relating to sex, marriage and sexual orientation for the purposes of organised religion). These restrict the rights of religious bodies to employ personnel who conform to their teachings only if their duties are confined to worship activities or the explanation of doctrine.' -- david skinnner

As people from all walks of life, political parties, professions and...

'...abolish the proposed law that will see alleged illegal filesharers disconnected from their broadband connections, without a fair trial' -- Andrew Heaney

This petition has been set up in response to the Government's proposal to...

'...protect our canals by not selling off property owned by British waterways' -- Ian Rees

Further to recent announcements concerning the potential sell-off of...

'...submit a change in the law regarding reciprocal childcare' -- Nicola Davies

Imagine this: Two women from the same company give birth at similar times....

'...demand that the Financial Services Compensation Scheme reimburses The Christie hospital with the £6.5 million lost in the Icelandic banking collapse.' -- Mark Richardson

MANCHESTER'S world-famous cancer hospital, The Christie, will not get back £...

'...pressure the treasury to honour its previous promise that student loans taken out after '98 will follow inflation' -- Miss Olivia Vanbergen

The treasury has yesterday announced that as of September forward, student...

'...stop criminalising live music with the Licensing Act, and to support amendments backed by the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, and the music industry, which would exempt most small-scale performances in schools, hospitals, restaurants and licensed premises.' -- Phil Little

Under the Licensing Act, a performance by one musician in a bar, restaurant...

'...Ensure that the Battle of Birtain Memorial Flight is not axed in any defence cuts' -- Clive Handy

It has been suggested that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF)...

'...reconsider its intention to more than double Airline Passenger Duty (APD) in 2010' -- Neil McCawley

APD will increase by up to 112% in November 201.At a time when the airline...

'...rethink the Government's plans to place an additional charge on horse owners in order to pay for a new animal health body, on the grounds that any such move would complicate the process of responding to animal disease outbreaks without offering clear benefits to those who breed, ride and care for horses or delivering value for money to taxpayers. We call on the Government to work with all sections of the equine community – including owners, breeders and equine veterinarians – to find a fair alternative solution to managing animal disease.' -- Jonathan Ware

The Government's plans would impose an unfair and arbitrary financial burden...

'...Reinstate the Reciprocal Health Agreement between the United Kingdom and the Isle of Man' -- Alexander Norori-McCormac

Just like the Channel Islands will have to from April 1st 2009, from April...

'...retain the law that makes it a criminal offence to assist another person to commit suicide' -- Anthony Bennett

The law currently makes it a criminal offence to assist another person to...

'...establish a centralised opt-in system for receiving phonebooks' -- Mr Neil Watts

75 million phonebooks are produced and delivered each year, amounting to an...

'...disassociate the British government from the Pope's intolerant views ahead of the Papal visit to Britain in September 2010. We urge the Prime Minister to make it clear that his government disagrees with the Pope's opposition to women's reproductive rights, gay equality, embryonic stem cell research and the use of condoms to prevent the spread of HIV. We ask the Prime Minister to express his disagreement with the Pope's role in the cover-up of child sex abuse by Catholic clergy, his rehabilitation of the Holocaust-denying bishop Richard Williamson, and his decree paving the way for the beatification and sainthood of the war-time Pope, Pius XII, who stands accused of failing to speak out against the Holocaust. We also request the Prime Minister to assure us that the Pope's visit will not be financed by the British taxpayer.' -- Mr Peter Tatchell

The Pope not only opposes the right of women to have an abortion but also...

'...Seek Royal Patronage for Wootten Bassett in gratitude for its respect to HM Forces' -- Mr Ryan Jones-Ralph

Given that the people of Wootten Bassett have regulary performed the duties...

'...stop the increases in motorcycle tax proposed for 2010' -- Christopher Hodder

Given that the motorcycle industry is facing some of its darkest days with...

'...allow all Gurkhas who have fought for our country and their families the right to stay in the U.K. regardless of when they served in the Army.' -- lucy hodgins

For over 200 years the Gurkhas have served our country and helped keep us...

'...encourage government departments to upgrade away from Internet Explorer 6' -- Dan Frydman

The German and French governments have started to encourage people to...

'...end the franchise agreement with First Capital Connect' -- Livia Murphy

The ongoing disruption to the First Capital Connect service travelling into...

'...uphold that parents have the primary responsibility for the upbringing and development of their child, to not undermine parents legitimately fulfilling their fundamental duties, and to assume that the best interests of their child is the basic concern of parents unless there is specific evidence to the contrary.' -- Jill Harris

In particular, the government should ensure :- • No right of access to the...

'...ensure that all members of the public have continued, free and open access to the complete historic and valuable musical instrument collection entrusted over generations to the Victoria and Albert Museum, and currently exhibited in Room 40 (Jan 2010).' -- Mrs Jay Wilkinson

The V & A are intending to place in long-term storage its collection of...

'...deny scots gun law' -- Scott Lamb

The Calman Report recommends that The Scottish Parliament should be handed...

'...Abandon plans to amend copyright protection for photographers which effectively amount to nationalisation of photography' -- Darren Hector

We call on the Government to abandon plans, announced on 29 October 2009, to...

'...change the UK quarantine laws to exempt search and rescue dogs which have done life saving work overseas.' -- Chloe Rowling

Darcy, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service's search and rescue dog, will...

'...believe the Government should urgently take action on behalf of all football supporters to prevent Manchester United Football Club (and other English football clubs) being destroyed by corporate greed' -- Andrew Henderson

Football should belong first and foremost to the fans. We have done and...

'...Repeal the Hunting Act 2004' -- Miss Andrea Keyte

We believe that the Hunting Act 2004 is an unworkable and an unenforceable...

'...end child immigration detention.' -- Esme Madill

In the UK we routinely detain the children of asylum seekers in removal...

'...step in and prevent the closure of Midlothian Snowsports Centre Hillend (formerly Hillend ski centre)' -- Mr Dave Morgan

On the 6th February 2010, an article in the Scotsman Newspaper stated that...

'...introduce a window scrappage scheme in the UK to improve the energy efficiency of the existing housing stock' -- Nr Nigel Rees

This scheme would allow householders and landlords to scrap their old poorly...

'...Overturn the ruling, A motorcyclist at the head of a group of riders will face stiffer penalties for speeding under a crown court ruling.' -- Mr Steve Charlton

The ruling, A motorcyclist at the head of a group of riders will face...

'...reinstate the compulsory teaching of modern foreign languages up to the age of 16.' -- Andrew Coombe

The government dropped the requirement to teach foreign languages to all...

'...implement a fairer education funding formula that recognises every child matters equally and ends the postcode lottery of education funding in this country, so that every child receives the same opportunity and quality of education wherever they live.' -- Peter Doyle

This petition has been posted by Hands Up for Fairer School Funding, a...

'...NOT offer a peerage to Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor' -- Richard West

It is reported that the Government is considering bestowing a peerage on...

'...launch an independent commission to investigate the impact of an assisted dying for the terminally ill law and to guarantee enough parliamentary time to debate, and if necessary, act upon, the findings.' -- Austin Wilde

A vocal minority of anti-choice campaigners argue that assisted dying...

'...introduce driving ban and phone confiscation, if not car confiscation, for drivers caught using/holding mobile phone - potentially lethal weapon' -- Allan Ramsay/Brian Tadman

It's long been recognised that motor vehicles are potentially lethal weapons...

'...To Amend the 2003 criminal Justice sexual offences bill retrospectively' -- simon white

We wish for an amendment in the law stating that if the offender admits...

'...stop the charging of community events for the cost of the policing' -- Andrew Osborne

Under recent ACPO guidance (“Guidance on charging for police services” ACPO...

'...Lower the age of smear tests from 25 years to 20 years' -- Mrs Michele Brackley

my daughter sadly passed away on 17th august 2009 to cervical cancer aged...

'...to agree that the vacant plinth in Trafalgar Square should be allocated permanently and dedicated to a statue or other appropriate work of art to honour and commemorate the services given and sacrifices made by our brave Armed Forces in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.' -- Martin Cakebread

We, the United Kingdom National Defence Association, call upon the Prime...

'...publicly express admiration, respect and honour all HM Armed Forces wherever they may. They work day and night, year round under immense pressures to ensure our Nations Defence, this covers all operational and support roles from Afghanistan to the Falkland Islands. Thank You.' -- Mr A Morland

Our Forces are deployed all over the world with a primary aim of ensuring...

'...take identifiable and specific measures which will benefit savers and pension funds, thereby encouraging a culture of saving rather than borrowing in the UK.' -- Revd Dr John Strain

Despite the clear economic and social benefits of a thriving savings culture...

'...allocate funds for academic research solely on the basis of academic excellence and not on the basis of 'impact' or the judgements of 'users'.' -- James Ladyman

We request the reversal of the Research Councils and HEFCE policy to direct...

'...retain NHS funding for Homeopathy' -- Ms Susan Eastwell

For 200 years in the UK, and worldwide, Homeopathy has been legitimately...

'...intervene to save the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland in its current form. The Foundation, a legacy from Scottish Banker Henry Duncan, provides vital support for charities across Scotland. It is wholly unacceptable for The Lloyds Banking Group (now 43% owned by the taxpayer) to attempt to undermine the independence and degrade of terms of the Foundation which was created by an Act of Parliament.' -- Susan Ramsay

Since it was established in 1985, over 12,000 awards have been made to...

'...SAVE RAF COTTESMORE' -- Neil Allison

The closure of RAF Cottesmore is deplorable. This will not only devastate a...

Number10.gov.uk » Petition Responses

The official site of the Prime Minister's Office
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:26:30 +0000

AM-FM-Radio - epetition response

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to halt the proposed Analog Radio Switch-Off."
The Digital Britain White Paper set out the Government’s vision for a radio industry in a digital world and the mechanisms needed to deliver it. To date over 10 million digital radio receivers have been sold and around 20% of all radio listening is via a digital platform. Listeners are clearly being attracted by digital-only services, including the BBC’s digital-only stations.  We believe there is already significant momentum towards digital radio take-up and the decision for Government is not whether digital radio will replace analogue, but to ensure that any transition to digital is delivered in a coordinated way which best reflects the needs and expectations of listeners.  However, we have been clear that this process will be market-led and will only consider setting a date for digital radio switchover once 50% or more of all radio listening is to digital. 
Petition Responses Analogue Digital switchover Radio
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:52:34 +0000

Athenaeumtheatre - epetition response

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to help try to keep the Athenaeum Theatre Plymouth open for Public Performances through this Petition."
The Government recognises the importance of our theatres and the positive role they play within our communities.  The Athenaeum Theatre has clearly been a valuable local resource for Plymouth and it is understandable there has been disappointment at its recent closure, particularly given its historical context.
Petition Responses Athenaeum Theatre Plymouth
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:52:24 +0000

Halifaxcharges - epetition response

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to as 43.4% Shareholders in Lloyds Banking Group should the government allow Halifax's new Overdraft charges."
The Government is aware that some banks have made changes to current account charging structures, but it is important to stress that the Government does not set terms and conditions for personal current accounts.
Petition Responses Halifax Bank Lloyds Bank OFT
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:52:03 +0000

UKfootball - epetition response

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to bring back football to the masses."
It is Government policy to ensure, as far as possible, that major sporting events are made available to all television viewers. It is a matter for individual broadcasters and the owners of rights to sporting events how much sport is shown on television and whether it is on free-to-air or pay television. The Government has no control over the sale of such rights or whether broadcasters buy them or not. However, European and UK legislation does allow the Government to draw up a list of events of major importance to society that, if broadcast live, should be shown on qualifying free-to-air channels. This is achieved through legislation (the Broadcasting Act 1996) and is regulated by Ofcom, the communications regulator. The current list is set out at the end of this statement and was drawn up in 1998. Currently it includes the following football: FIFA World Cup Finals Tournament, European Football Championship Finals Tournament, FA Cup Final and Scottish FA Cup Final (in Scotland only).
Petition Responses Football sport
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:51:15 +0000

Save-Winchester - epetition response

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to protect Winchester, England's ancient capital and one of the UK's cultural treasures, from being completely obliterated by mis-conceived, large-scale development proposals."
The Pre Submission Publication of Winchester’s Core Strategy is due October 2010. Any comments should be directed to the Local Planning Authority (Winchester City Council).
Petition Responses heritage Winchester
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:50:42 +0000

Plsgcm - epetition response

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to bring continuity to the long service medals of the Unitred Kingdom Emergency Services."
Thank you for your e-petition about the Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Petition Responses Service Medals
Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:49:33 +0000

BeFairHMRC - epetition response

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to retain the HMRC practice of equitable liability."
In response to the concerns about ending the concession for equitable liability, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced, on 9 December 2009, that the Government will legislate for the effects of this concession at the earliest opportunity.  This will ensure that those taxpayers whose circumstances mean they have particular difficulty meeting their legal obligations to file tax returns, will be formally protected in future.  The current concession will continue to operate until the new legislation is in place.
Petition Responses equitable liability Taxpayers
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:14:44 +0000

Resale-Right - epetition response

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to ensure the full implementation of the Artist's Resale Right for artists' families and loved ones as soon as possible and review any decision that seeks to deny artists the rights they deserve."
European Council Directive 2001/84/EC concerning the Artists Resale Right was implemented into UK law on 14 February 2006.  Under the terms of the Directive, member states were entitled to defer the application of the right to the families of deceased artists until the end of 2009, extendable to the 31 December 2011 if deemed necessary.  When implementing the directive into UK law, the Government took advantage of the option to defer payment to deceased artists until the end of 2009.  This delay was intended to allow the UK’s art trade time to adapt to the increased costs.
Petition Responses Artists
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:53:16 +0000

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