Petition · past parliament
Make an allowance to seniors for free access to the internet.
Closed
112 signatures
What the petition asks
Considering the Government ONLY inform seniors of their rights by the internet many seniors are excluded from essential information by the very cost of internet access.
An allowance of £200 per year, similar to winter fuel allowance should be granted to state pensioners to enable them internet access from their homes.
Many seniors are house bound and cannot make use of provision of internet access in libraries or other free facilities. The government have recently announced the possibility of medical advice from GP's via the internet. They would be able to communicate with local services, buy their weekly provisions and make use of the infinite services available to contribute to their well being.
Many seniors are house bound and cannot make use of provision of internet access in libraries or other free facilities. The government have recently announced the possibility of medical advice from GP's via the internet. They would be able to communicate with local services, buy their weekly provisions and make use of the infinite services available to contribute to their well being.
Timeline
| 8 Dec 2015 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jun 2016 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
112
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Dec 2015
Closed
8 Jun 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.