This petition was submitted during the 2015 to 2017 Parliament
Rejected petition Investigate the extortionate cost of children's shoes.
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Children need well fitting shoes but they grow quickly and so need new shoes regularly. The shoes are VAT-free, contain a relatively small amount of material, yet cost as much as a pair of reasonable quality adults' shoes. Just because they can charge a lot doesn't mean businesses should.
Why was this petition rejected?
It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.
The UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the cost of children's shoes. You could start a new petition calling for action to reduce the cost to parents - for example, calling on the Government to provide vouchers for shoes.
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