Officially close pubs, clubs, and other hospitality venues during COVID-19

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Officially enforce the closure all pubs, clubs, and other hospitality venues during the COVID-19 crisis, rather than purely just advise it, so that these venues can officially claim the insurance that can be necessary for them to survive this situation.

The PM has advised the public to avoid these venues, but not made it an official closure under government powers. This means that these businesses/individuals would either have to lose money opening to a lack of consumers, or close under circumstances that would forfeit an insurance claim. Officially closing them means they can claim on the insurance, giving them a lifeline to continue at this difficult time. Without these claims, the whole industry will suffer a crippling blow.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Since this petition was started, the Government has announced further measures, including the closure of bars and restaurants. You can read more about this here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-further-measures-on-social-distancing

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

16 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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