Petition · past parliament
Ban mobile phones and other devices from the HoC as it’s disrespectful.
Rejected
12 signatures
What the petition asks
The use of Mobile phones in the workplace is banned in most places, we are paying people to represent us and listen to what is being said and to act accordingly, MP,s can’t concentrate or listen when using mobile phones or such devices so these devices should be banned in the chambers.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 25 Mar 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Mar 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
12
Status
Rejected
Rejected
28 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.