Ban the hoarding of vital goods

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

All over the country, supermarket shelves are empty as people panic buy essential goods. Some even buy with the goal of exploiting a crisis, by selling on goods at exorbitant prices. Introducing price controls and banning hoarding will ensure that vulnerable people can access everyday products.

The Chinese government, which has so far led the way in the fight against Coronavirus, have criminalised hoarding to ensure that everyone can access everyday items. The British government should follow suit.

Why it was rejected

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

You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Introduce limits on per customer purchases in all supermarkets

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public

Timeline

14 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
20 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Mar 2020

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