Petition · past parliament
Make gluten-free food more affordable or provide a voucher scheme.
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
With the cost of living crisis, food prices have gone up. This is causing people with celiac disease to not be able to afford gluten-free food, which is essential to their diet. Those struggling with low wages, benefits, and pensions are paying more for food. The weekly shop price is extortionate.
People with Coeliac disease have the right to affordable food. The only treatment we have for this lifelong condition is a strict gluten-free diet, our food is our medicine. We shouldn't be made to pay more for something that we have no choice but to eat to prevent ourselves from getting unwell. The government stopped the prescription of gluten-free foods such as flour, bread, and pasta! These are essential to us!
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 which calls for a similar action: Voucher scheme for people with diagnosed dietary requirements
Timeline
| 31 Aug 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Sep 2023 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
4 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.