This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Open the supermarkets just for the elderly for a hour a day !
People are bulk buying and leaving nothing for anyone else! 3 times in 2 days I’ve seen elderly in the supermarkets and can’t get Anything! So open the supermarket for a hour day just for them
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Because it’s the right thing to do !!!! People are forgetting the elderly !!!!
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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