Prohibit MPs From Using Phones During Parliamentary Hearings

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

MPs should not use personal phones during parliamentary hearings. It’s unprofessional and distracting. A ban should be in place, with an emergency contact system for families to reach MPs if needed. This ensures focus, respect, and proper conduct in Parliament.

MPs should be fully focused during parliamentary hearings, not distracted by mobile phones. Their role is to represent the public and make crucial decisions. I urge Parliament to ban personal phone use during sessions, except when essential. In emergencies, MPs' families should contact a monitored line. This would uphold professionalism, mirror standards in other workplaces, and help restore public trust in the democratic process.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

The following petition calls for a similar action:

Ban the Use of Mobile Phones by Members of Parliament in the House of Commons Ban the Use of Mobile Phones by Members of Parliament in the House of Commons

Timeline

9 Jul 2025	Petition opened for signatures
29 Jul 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 29 Jul 2025

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