Important:
This petition was submitted during the 2017-2019 parliament
Rejected petition Ban mobile phones and other devices from the HoC as it’s disrespectful.
The use of Mobile phones in the workplace is banned in most places, we are paying people to represent us and listen to what is being said and to act accordingly, MP,s can’t concentrate or listen when using mobile phones or such devices so these devices should be banned in the chambers.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/237431
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