Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Reverse the ban on honeybee imports. Stop the honeybee decline!
Closed
867 signatures
What the petition asks
Banning imports of honeybees by the government has deprived new beekeepers of a healthy lifestyle, both mentally & physically. Importing bees is a vital part of future beekeeping.
Pest & diseases come in all shapes and sizes. You have the chance to stop the losses and allow imports to continue.
Pest & diseases come in all shapes and sizes. You have the chance to stop the losses and allow imports to continue.
We want the UK parliament to understand the importance of beekeeping, not just for the economy in terms of £££ but also for the wellbeing of the thousands of people that have been tragically affected by the COVID pandemic. This is a real opportunity to at least help the mental and physical recovery of many of those affected. Bee inspired, do something different. Reverse this ridiculous legislation and do your bit to save the bees and the United Kingdom.
Timeline
| 9 Feb 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Aug 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
867
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
9 Feb 2021
Closed
9 Aug 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.