Petition · past parliament
Push back the 10pm hospitality sector curfew to prevent loss of industry
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Re-think the 10pm hospitality curfew, address the loss of jobs and industry that this measure will cause, and weigh up the real effectiveness of this Covid-19 measure.
A push back to 11pm or midnight would permit the hospitality sector to stand on its own feet again.
A push back to 11pm or midnight would permit the hospitality sector to stand on its own feet again.
The hospitality industry has taken a tremendous hit with the Coronavirus epidemic, and the government has supported via grants, loans and the furlough scheme.
For many hospitality operators 70% of their takings occur after 10pm. They have operated following covid measures and illustrated that these can be run safely.
The hospitality sector is a minor contributor to the spread of the virus (less than 5%).
The curfew prevents many bars and restaurants from operating without financial support.
For many hospitality operators 70% of their takings occur after 10pm. They have operated following covid measures and illustrated that these can be run safely.
The hospitality sector is a minor contributor to the spread of the virus (less than 5%).
The curfew prevents many bars and restaurants from operating without financial support.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 29 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Oct 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
1 Oct 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.