Petition · past parliament
Keep the petition for boaty mcboatface a democratic vote.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
This is a petition for the petition of the naming of the article exploration ship. Aka, boaty mcboatface. All votes on a government level in a democratic nation should be respected as exactly that. This isn't just a petition for boaty mcboatface, it's a petition for honesty and democracy.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This is a decision for the Natural Environment Research Council, not the Government or Parliament.
Timeline
| 18 Apr 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Apr 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
19 Apr 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.