Supermarkets to have designated hours for the elderly AND key workers (COVID-19) · petition

What the petition asks

Some supermarkets have already started designated hours for the elderly in response to COVID-19. Include ‘key workers’ in this. Make this so that every supermarket can offer a consistent time whereby our most vulnerable citizens and most needed workers can get what they need when they need it most.

As recently as today, our elderly and key workers (e.g. NHS front line) who are working tirelessly throughout the country to protect us against COVID-19 are going without. When they get to the supermarkets, supplies are so low or non-existent that they are struggling to get what they need when they need it most. This has to stop. If we are in it together, then we must all be in it together. Everyone, for everyone, with everyone. https://mobile.twitter.com/BBCLookNorth/status/1240687667265843202

Why it was rejected

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

The opening arrangements for supermarkets are a matter for individual retailers, not the Government or Parliament. A number of retailers have announced plans to open early for elderly or vulnerable customers, and NHS workers. You should contact your local supermarket to find out if they have put such arrangements in place.

The Government has made certain changes to enable supermarkets to work together during the coronavirus outbreak, particularly to serve customers who are elderly, ill or vulnerable: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supermarkets-to-join-forces-to-feed-the-nation

You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:

www.gov.uk/coronavirus

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

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

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