Petition · past parliament
During this crisis it would be good idea to help those who can't help themselves
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Would it be possible for all supermarkets to allow the elderly in to do their shopping for an hour in the mornings before the rest of us , as the shops will be stocked /cleaned and disinfected .
This will help them physically and mentally to cope .
This will help them physically and mentally to cope .
To help those less able to fend for themselves and not have same effect in Italy and Spain
The big companies can help by allowing those people access to stores also the rationing of cleaning and sanitising materials
The big companies can help by allowing those people access to stores also the rationing of cleaning and sanitising materials
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Since you started this petition, supermarkets have announced extra measures including shopping times and deliveries for vulnerable and older people.
Timeline
| 15 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
24 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.