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Petition · past parliament

During the pandemic, ban the use of shopping trolleys in supermarkets.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

To reduce bulk, panic buying and hoarding, shoppers should be limited to the amount of groceries they can carry in a shopping basket.
Currently there are sufficient food and home supplies for all to buy. The bulk buying of these items is causing shortages in supermarkets and a lack of availability for many people. The ability to purchase bulk amounts is also creating a black market and profiteering.

Why it was rejected

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

We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise.

Timeline

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

Key facts

Signatures 21
Status Rejected
Rejected 17 Apr 2020

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