Petition · past parliament
Ensure Veterinary Practices benefit with Rates rebates as part of Covid-19
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
Veterinary Surgeries to be classed as ‘business critical’ as they provide essential care.
Rishi Sunak pledged to do ‘whatever it takes’.
However, veterinary practices have so far not been included in the scope for this support. We are calling for Rates rebates and support.
Rishi Sunak pledged to do ‘whatever it takes’.
However, veterinary practices have so far not been included in the scope for this support. We are calling for Rates rebates and support.
Animals provide companionship to their owners, particularly elderly and vulnerable people who may feel increasingly lonely in the months ahead. Vets are juggling to keep their services running for everyone, as well as offering phone advice and making arrangements for emergency care and treatment for pets if their owners are self-isolating.
Veterinary practices will suffer huge losses and staff if unsupported.
Veterinary practices will suffer huge losses and staff if unsupported.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: Provide Financial Help to Veterinary Practices during Covid-19
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You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
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/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
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
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
Timeline
| 30 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Jun 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.