Petition · past parliament
Protect pub bar and restaurant industry,
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently by advising the public to stay at but not locking down bars pub and restaurant. The government is leaving the industry sector vulnerable to closures and terminations, the government need to pass measures to combat this.
Protect workers with immediate financial assistance .
Protect employers whether it's a sole trader small company or national company.
Protect employers whether it's a sole trader small company or national company.
Why it was rejected
It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.
Since this petition was created, the Government has announced that pubs, clubs and restaurants are to close. It has also asked everyone to stay at home. You can find out more here: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
If you want the Government to provide economic assistance for the hospitality industry, you may wish to sign this petition: Economic assistance for the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic
You can find out more about how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
If you want the Government to provide economic assistance for the hospitality industry, you may wish to sign this petition: Economic assistance for the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic
You can find out more about how to protect yourself and others from coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Timeline
| 17 Mar 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Mar 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Mar 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.