Petition · past parliament

Make MPs, their direct dependants and spouses use the NHS over private care.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

Members of Parliament make decisions that affect the future of the NHS that the vast majority of the public use. MPs, their direct dependants & spouses should be legally required to use the NHS over private alternatives, therefore ensuring their commitment to patient care and prosperity of the NHS.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. It is up to individuals to decide which services to use, not the UK Government and Parliament as a whole.

Timeline

11 Feb 2016 Petition opened for signatures
12 Feb 2016 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 12 Feb 2016

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.