Submitted on Monday 16th March 2020
Rejected on Friday 27th March 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Set up a COVID-19 hardship fund for small businesses/individuals
Set up a hardship fund to support small businesses/individuals affected by COVID-19. Allow taxpayers to make voluntary payments to the fund.
Many small businesses, self-employed workers and families are very worried about the economic impact of COVID-19 and I believe many people would be willing to make voluntary contributions (however small) so that they can receive financial assistance during the coming months.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The Government has announced a range of support mechanisms for businesses: www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses
We're not sure exactly what you want the Government or Parliament to do in addition to this. Your petition also says that you think many people would be willing to make voluntary contributions to a hardship fund, but Government is responsible for disbursing public funds raised through general taxation and other sources of revenue, not seeking voluntary contributions from the public.
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