tikka65 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 As a former patient of the Air Ambulance, can I urge you all to sign this e petition. Which is asking the government to return the v.a.t that the service pay on fuel. This would help the service carry on their excellent work. Hope the link works ok. https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/29349 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 I have signed the petition but wish to say more: I find it offensive that the government does not do much more to help things like the air ambulance and fell rescue services where volunteers give so much time and effort. Yet at the same time it subsidises bus and rail companies whoses bosses enjoy profits and bonuses for providing an often poor level of service. Its the same as the "arts" they expect public funding so a few prats can dress up and ponce about on stage. Why does the government not subsidise our chosen hobby / sport? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 The government should be funding the air ambulance service throughout the UK. Also the RNLI. Both organizations save many lives and money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phb Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 signed it, bloody goverment always want there pound of flesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tikka65 Posted February 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 11:55 AM, Dadof2 said: I have signed the petition but wish to say more: I find it offensive that the government does not do much more to help things like the air ambulance and fell rescue services where volunteers give so much time and effort. Yet at the same time it subsidises bus and rail companies whoses bosses enjoy profits and bonuses for providing an often poor level of service. Its the same as the "arts" they expect public funding so a few prats can dress up and ponce about on stage. Why does the government not subsidise our chosen hobby / sport? Cheers I couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsome_al Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Why is it that government(s) always try to crucify those who truly want to help others? Signing was the greatest of pleasure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Done that would like to get it on F book havvnt the savvy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 5:04 PM, chewy said: Done that would like to get it on F book havvnt the savvy. At the bottom of each Forum topic there are links to put the topic on a variety of social networking sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnq Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 9:06 AM, tikka65 said: As a former patient of the Air Ambulance, can I urge you all to sign this e petition. Which is asking the government to return the v.a.t that the service pay on fuel. This would help the service carry on their excellent work. Hope the link works ok. https://submissions.epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/29349 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montyhack Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Job done! signed in an instant The fact this has to be done is a discrace as people say the government should support this charity and the rnli, not some daft sculpture nobody asked for. Or dare I say spend the money that is assigned for overseas aid or euro nonsense on these life saving organisations in our own areas!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 On 2/22/2012 at 8:39 PM, montyhack said: Job done! signed in an instant The fact this has to be done is a discrace as people say the government should support this charity and the rnli, not some daft sculpture nobody asked for. Or dare I say spend the money that is assigned for overseas aid or euro nonsense on these life saving organisations in our own areas!! :agreed: Wish there was an applause icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted February 22, 2012 Report Share Posted February 22, 2012 Gladly signed as I think anybody on here would, but I would like to point out that it is possible to set up a monthly donation by direct debit with the air ambulance service. It doesn't have to be a lot, any amount and I know they would be gratefull . One day you just might need it !! Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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