Petition · past parliament
The uk government should limit the sale of essentials to individuals
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Supermarkets are selling large amounts of dry foods and toiletries and medicines to individuals without thout to ensure that vulnerable people can get what they need to survive. This needs addressing
Ration essentials in supermarkets
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
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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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.