Submitted on Tuesday 31st March 2020
Rejected on Thursday 21st May 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Open the DIY stores in the same manner as the Supermarkets
I understand the need for distancing at this time, I totally agree with the reasoning. However during these hard times of a lockdown families are at home full time, as this is the case a lot of my friends wish to carry out work within the gardens and in their homes. Access to equipment would help.
All DIY stores are operating a click and collect policy, however this is not being very successful. The stores could be open as the area coverage is in the same format at Supermarkets. The restrictions could be the same and social distancing could be applied. The benefit would provide access to materials for work to be completed at home and at the same time enable activities to relieve an unnecessary boredom.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
Since you started your petition the Government has added homeware, building supplies and hardware stores to the list of businesses which can open: www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
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You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
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Read letters asking further questions of Government Ministers: committees.parliament.uk/committee/326/petitions-committee/publications/3/correspondence/
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