Petitions to the Scottish Parliament

All throughout the Election 2005 campaign, The New Party submitted various petitions to the Scottish Parliament.

The links included beside each one will take you to explanatory notes for each petition.

Please note that these files are in PDF format, and will open up in a new window.

Petition 1 - Lower and Fairer Taxes

"A petition calling for an immediate reduction in income tax in Scotland by 3p in the pound and a study into the potential benefits of a flat tax on incomes."

Petition 2 - Empty Council Houses

"A petition to require councils to put properties left empty for six months or more on the market for sale to local residents if there are expressions of interest."
Petition - empty houses make no sense

Petition - mitigation not litigation
Petition 3 - Mediation not Litigation

"A petition to introduce compulsory mediation for claims against the National Health Service in order to curtail the current excessive cost of litigation and unacceptable delays in obtaining compensation."

Petition 4 - A Lifeline for Debtors

"A petition to establish a debt remedial service to consolidate and manage problem debts, whereby clients would pay only normal rates of interest but be precluded from taking on more debt."

Petition 5 - Free Zones

"A petition to encourage new house-building in designated planning ‘free-zones’ wherever there is the prospect of sustainable job creation."

Petition 6 - Killer Roads

"A petition to make local authorities and other public bodies legally responsible and accountable for road safety standards and to bring existing roads up to modern design standards."

Petition 7 - Private Health Insurance

"A petition to fund private medical insurance for all Scottish citizens, to be made available to all individuals irrespective of their present health."
Petition - private medical insurance for all