Petition · past parliament

Cut Overseas Aid from £13Bn/year to £7Bn/year. Savings funding NHS/Social Care.

Rejected 18 signatures

What the petition asks

Many demands are made upon the finances of our Nation. It is right to help others in other Countries who for whatever reason find themselves in dire predicaments. It is also right to ensure that as a prosperous nation we take care of our own citizens first, when in need of NHS and Social Care.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Timeline

6 Apr 2017 Petition opened for signatures
12 Apr 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 18
Status Rejected
Rejected 12 Apr 2017

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