Pass emergency laws for nurses and doctors at the NHS fighting Covid-19

Rejected 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Create a list of all doctors and nurses in the UK that are currently fighting the coronavirus and distribute their names to all super markets in the UK. They can then register with them and order goods in person or online and supermarkets will have a legal obligation to prioritise them over buyers.

Is it disgraceful that panic buyers are depriving NHS workers at the front line from having access to basic staple goods. Under the new law, nurses and doctors will be able either order food and amenities online or in person from their local supermarkets. The supermarkets will be legally bound to prioritise and set aside supplies for them before offering what is left to the general public. These people cannot be disadvantaged by panic buyers in light of a pandemic for risking their lives.

Why it was rejected

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

This would be a decision for supermarkets.

You could start a petition calling for NHS workers to be added to the vulnerable persons list, which some shops are using the allocate delivery slots, if that's what you'd like to see happen.

Timeline

21 Mar 2020	Petition opened for signatures
20 Apr 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 15

Status Rejected

Rejected 20 Apr 2020

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