Submitted on Saturday 31st October 2020
Rejected on Friday 6th November 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Gyms to be classed as 'essential' and remain open during a national lockdown.
We would like for gyms to be classed as essential and remain open during any local or national lockdown scenario. Gyms have continuously followed strict guidelines on social distancing and cleanliness and remain one of the safest places for people to visit.
It is clear and obvious what the physical & mental benefits of exercise provide. Namely, being able to visit an indoor gym and use their facilities. No matter how much outdoor exercise you offer it does not always equate to the benefits of safely being able to visit a gym indoors, especially during the cold winter months. Gyms are a vital part of improving public health, in the short term and long term. Gyms are also a savior of people suffering with mental health issues. Please keep them open.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
Keep gyms and leisure facilities open during any lockdown: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/556956
Prevent gyms closing due to a spike in Covid 19 cases: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/333869
The Committee will be holding a debate on Covid-19 restrictions on gyms and sport on Monday 23 November. You will be able to watch the debate on Parliament TV at 4.30pm: www.parliamentlive.tv/Commons
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