Petition · past parliament
Continue providing free Lateral Flow Test kits online and in chemists.
Rejected
15 signatures
What the petition asks
With the proposed ending of the availability of free lateral flow tests at the end of August, there is a very real possibility that many asymptotic carriers may continue to spread coronavirus. Although life needs to get back to normal, some precautions must remain to ensure we can do this safely.
Continue the availability of ordering lateral flow tests online and in chemists so we can be sure we are not carrying and spreading Covid unknowingly. This will help prevent further spread of the disease, save countless lives and help ensure that the economy does not need to lockdown again as infection rates inevitably rise again if there are no safety measures left in place.
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: Continue providing Lateral Flow / Self Test Kits free by post and at pharmacies
Timeline
| 17 Aug 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Sep 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
15
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Sep 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.