Petition · past parliament

Discipline and fine MP's who sleep during in session parliamentary proceedings.

Closed 57 signatures

What the petition asks

As private sector employees would face disciplinary proceedings if they were found to be sleeping on the job, the British government should have rules in place to discipline and substantially fine MP's who sleep on the job. Numerous photos and videos have emerged of MP's sleeping in parliament.

Timeline

27 Jan 2017 Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 57
Status Closed
Opened 27 Jan 2017
Closed 2 May 2017

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