Petition · past parliament
Start an urgent NAO investigation into the contracts for PPE used in England.
Rejected
18 signatures
What the petition asks
The investigation should look at the whether decisions were made with objectivity, integrity, and represent good value for money.
There have been numerous assertions on social media and the press of the mismanagement of contract placing and the non-delivery of some PPE as a consequence.
The National Audit Office is independent of the Government and skilled in establishing the facts.
The National Audit Office is independent of the Government and skilled in establishing the facts.
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. This would be a matter for the National Audit Office, who are already undertaking some work in this area:
https://www.nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/supplying-the-nhs-and-adult-social-care-sector-with-personal-protective-equipment-ppe/
https://www.nao.org.uk/work-in-progress/supplying-the-nhs-and-adult-social-care-sector-with-personal-protective-equipment-ppe/
Timeline
| 10 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 Sep 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
18
Status
Rejected
Rejected
7 Sep 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.