Demand that Supermarkets prioritise online shopping for those most in need. · petition

What the petition asks

At this very dangerous time due to Corona Virus and the masses panic buying, online shopping slots are filling up the Government should demand that Supermarkets prioritise delivery slots for those that are most in need, the Supermarkets have info of the people that are panic buying and bulk buying.

If the Government does not do something like this then there will be a lot of vulnerable people who will not have access to their basic needs, this is a very urgent matter and lives of the vulnerable are at risk,
online shopping slots are filling up and people are having to wait upwards of 14 days for deliveries.

Why it was rejected

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

The arrangements for online supermarket services are a matter for individual retailers, not the Government or Parliament. A number of retailers have announced plans to prioritise elderly or vulnerable customers. You should contact your preferred 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 encourage retailers to prioritise those over 70 shopping online for essentials, which you might like to sign: Encourage retailers to prioritise those over 70 shopping online for essentials

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/coronavirus

Timeline

15 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
25 Mar 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee