Introduce measures against "panic buying" for the coronavirus pandemic.

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The governement has introduced legislation to curb the further spread of the covid-19 virus. Recently, people have been panic buying esssential goods (as reported in the media) and this is distressing to many. The government has said there is no reason for anybody to stockpile.

UK supermarkets have written a joint letter to customers pleading with them not to panic buy. Despite this, it seems panic buying is still sweeping stores.

This in turn will affect many people in different ways, especially those who shop for essentials weekly, and people on low income who simply cannot afford to stockpile.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-51883440

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/mar/15/panic-buying-sweeps-stores-despite-appeal-for-responsible-shopping

Why it was rejected

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

Introduce limits on per customer purchases in all supermarkets

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 23 Mar 2020

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