Rejected petition We demand that the government names the new polar research ship Boaty McBoatface

It has been reported that science minister Jo Johnson may not consider being bound by the online poll for name suggestions. Failure to go with the wishes of the voters will indicate a severe sense of humour bypass has afflicted the Houses of Parliament. Please do not let this happen.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

This is a decision for the Natural Environment Research Council, not the Government or Parliament.

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Date submitted 19 April 2016
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