This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition In the COVID19 pandemic open supermarkets 1st thing for the elderly & vulnerable
The government should organise supermarkets to support the needs of the elderly and vulnerable people in the community during the pandemic.
In the nights, supermarkets should be cleaned & restocked,. On first opening in the morning the elderly and other vulnerable people can safely shop for 1-2 h
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I want the Government to contribute as quickly and as easily as possible to a more optimistic and positive culture of kindness that works both to protect older people and to allow younger people to contribute.
In this period of social isolation, the vulnerable group should remain able to get out of their houses, while not being exposed to high risks.
This petition was rejected
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
The opening arrangements for supermarkets are a matter for individual retailers, not the Government or Parliament. A number of retailers have announced plans to open early for elderly or vulnerable customers. You should contact your local supermarket to find out if they have put such arrangements in place.
The Government has made certain changes to enable supermarkets to work together during the coronavirus outbreak, particularly to serve customers who are elderly, ill or vulnerable: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supermarkets-to-join-forces-to-feed-the-nation
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
UK Government website: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-the-public
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