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Petitions Committee

Commons Select Committee

The Petitions Committee considers e-petitions submitted on Parliament’s petitions website and public (paper) petitions presented to the House of Commons, engaging the public directly with the work of the House. You can follow the committee on X (formerly Twitter) @HoCpetitions.

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Committee news

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MPs debate petitions on the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare
On Monday 7 June, MPs debate petitions relating to the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare.
2 June 2021
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Petitions Committee announces evidence session on brain tumour and childhood cancer research
Committee to take evidence on brain tumour and childhood cancer research from campaigners, experts, and Government Ministers
25 May 2021
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MPs to debate petition relating to international travel and covid-19
MPs to debate petition relating to international travel and covid-19
21 May 2021
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MPs to debate child food poverty petition started by Marcus Rashford
MPs to debate child food poverty petition
20 May 2021
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 18 May 2021
The Petitions Committee considered all e-petitions which had, before 13 May 2021, had reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response. The Committee also considered a number of e-petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.
19 May 2021
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Petitions Committee members react to Government commitments in the Queen’s Speech
Members of the Petitions Committee react to proposals announced in the Queen’s Speech
17 May 2021
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 27 April 2021
The Committee has considered all e-petitions which had, before 22 April 2021, had reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response, e-petitions that had received a revised response, and public petitions. The Committee also considered a number of e-petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.
17 May 2021
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Petitions Committee calls for further clarity on safe singing in baby and toddler groups
Chair writes to Minister for Children and Families Vicky Ford MP to ask for further clarity regarding guidance on safe singing in baby and toddler groups
29 April 2021
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Education Minister responds to Petitions Committee request for more information on diversity in the curriculum
Nick Gibb MP has responded to the Petitions Committee’s request for more information on the Government’s position on diversity in the curriculum
29 April 2021
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MPs to debate petition relating to the rights to protest
MPs will debate a petition relating to the rights to protest on Monday 26 April. 
22 April 2021
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MPs to debate petition relating to air ambulance funding
MPs to debate a petition relating to air ambulance funding
21 April 2021
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 20 April 2021
Committee considered all e-petitions which had, before 15 April 2021, reached over 100,000 signatures.
21 April 2021
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MPs to debate petition relating to Black maternal healthcare and mortality
MPs to debate a petition relating to Black maternal healthcare and mortality
15 April 2021
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MPs to debate petition relating to trespass
MPs to debate a petition relating to trespass
14 April 2021
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Black history and cultural diversity petitioners win Petition Campaign of the Year Award
Black history and cultural diversity petitioners win Petition Campaign of the Year Award
31 March 2021
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Decisions of the Petitions Committee, 23 March 2021
The Committee considered all e-petitions which had, before 18 March 2021, reached over 10,000 signatures and received a Government response. The Committee also considered petitions which had reached over 100,000 signatures, and agreed debates for a number of petitions with over 100,000 signatures that were awaiting debate.
24 March 2021
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Supporter attendance at football matches campaigner nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
Supporter attendance at football matches campaigner nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
24 March 2021
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Child food poverty campaigner nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
Child food poverty campaigner nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
24 March 2021
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Black history and cultural diversity campaigners nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
The nominees for the inaugural Petition Campaign of the Year Award have been announced.
24 March 2021
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Black maternal mortality and healthcare campaigners nominated for Petition Campaign of the Year
The nominees for the inaugural Petition Campaign of the Year Award have been announced.
24 March 2021
Total results 697 (page 13 of 35)