Petition · past parliament

Parliament should call on TV providers to provide free access to all channels

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

To ensure free provision of entertainment to those restricted to their home during Covid 19 isolation.
The cable etc companies can play their part in facilitating compliance with “stay at home” calls.

Why it was rejected

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

The provision of subscription television services is a matter for individual subscription providers, not the Government or Parliament.

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

You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips

Timeline

17 Mar 2020 Petition opened for signatures
2 Apr 2020 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 2 Apr 2020

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.