Petition · past parliament

Crucial food outlet employees to be included in initial Covid-19 vaccine

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

Along with NHS, police etc, vital employees at food retail outlets, in particular those who work in supermarkets, be included in the initial roll out of the vaccine. The shop floor workers, ensuring shelves are vitally filled 24/7, are in constant close vicinity of customers possibly asymptomatic
I feel it is the Government or Parliament's responsibility at this unprecedented time to put the health of all our vital workers at the forefront for the first Covid-19 vaccines. Of course occupations like the NHS, careworkers, police and fire officers etc must be given priority but the health of the food store and supermarket employees must I feel be given serious consideration to vaccination at the first stage of the roll out. I do hope my plea falls on 'listening' ears. It is a very challenging time for the Government and the nation but to give consideration to this would be very much appreciated.

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: Prioritise Key Retail Workers, being offered the Covid Vaccine!

Timeline

4 Jan 2021 Petition opened for signatures
11 Jan 2021 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 11 Jan 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.