Make 0900 to 1100hrs “OAP only” shopping in supermarkets.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Due to the problems created by panic buying, many old people are unable to purchase basic necessities including many foodstuffs and hygiene products.

Just relying on the general publics’ sense of Fair Play is not working and those that are less able are struggling to get what shopping they need. Many of them do not drive and therefore cannot get about easily to source these items.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The opening arrangements for supermarkets are a matter for individual retailers, not the Government or Parliament. A number of retailers have announced plans to open early for elderly or vulnerable customers. You should contact your local supermarket to find out if they have put such arrangements in place.

The Government has made certain changes to enable supermarkets to work together during the coronavirus outbreak, particularly to serve customers who are elderly, ill or vulnerable: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supermarkets-to-join-forces-to-feed-the-nation

We have published a petition calling on the Government to introduce limits on per customer purchases in all supermarkets, which you might like to sign: 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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