Decisions of the Petitions committee, 20 October

Petitions with over 100,000 signatures

1. Cancel GCSEs and A Levels in 2021 
   The Committee agreed to consider scheduling this petition for debate at a later date.
2. Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases 
   The Committee agreed to debate on 23 November.
3. Lower university tuition fees for students until online teaching ends
   The Committee agreed to debate this petition along with other petitions about tuition fees on 16 November.
4. End child food poverty – no child should be going hungry
   The Committee agreed to consider scheduling this petition for debate at a later date.

Petitions with over 10,000 signatures 

1. Review planning legislation to include facilities for HGV drivers.
   The Committee agreed to request a revised Government response.
2. Extend Tier-4 visas and waive third-term tuition fee for international students
   The Committee noted the Government’s responses. 
3. Ban the shooting of badgers immediately
   The Committee noted the Government’s responses.
4. Change DfE school guidance to allow overnight educational visits
   The Committee noted the Government’s responses. 
5. Council Tax reduction for people paying Estate Management fees
   The Committee noted the Government’s responses. 
6. Let Us Dance - Support nightclubs, dance music events and festivals 
   The Committee noted the Government’s responses. 

Revised Government responses

1. Exempt Commonwealth Service Personnel having to pay fees to remain in the UK
   The Committee agreed to accept the revised response.

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