Petition · past parliament
Give the RNLI a monthly wage
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
The RNLI risk there life's on a daily basis to save others as do paramedics/fireman.
The fireman/paramedics earn a regular salary it's about time the RNLI did as they're part of the emergency services
The fireman/paramedics earn a regular salary it's about time the RNLI did as they're part of the emergency services
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
The RNLI is a charity and not a Government funded service.
You may be interested to see this related petition: Goverment funding for RNLI (lifeboats)
A petition which called for legislation to establish a state-funded lifeboat service, with salaried crew, would be more likely to meet the rules for petitions.
You may be interested to see this related petition: Goverment funding for RNLI (lifeboats)
A petition which called for legislation to establish a state-funded lifeboat service, with salaried crew, would be more likely to meet the rules for petitions.
Timeline
| 20 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Aug 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Aug 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.