Rejected petition Ban sky lanterns

Ban the selling and use of sky lanterns

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They are a hazard to humans and animals. The float off with no control over where they land, meaning they can cause fires to farmland, homes and property. If they go out over the sea, they then become a hazard to marine life and add the the already mounting pollution of our seas and oceans.

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Why was this petition rejected?

There’s already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.

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You may wish to sign this petition calling for the same action: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/310556

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Date submitted 15 April 2020
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