PETITION

BRING IN RATIONING

Oh Dear what can the matter be

Well we all know what it is and we are ALL in the same boat

Panic buying has to stop and some reasonable order must return to buying groceries and general goods. 

The current commitment by Supermarkets is real that their supply chain remains in good order. It  is a fact which we have to believe but this will be negated unless some order is brought about. Looking at the TV we see empty shelves this does not need to be happening

Think about those who are self isolating being actually sick but especially those over 70 and those with underlying health issues and pregnant women. Asking them, or a friend, to join a queue to buy only what they need when others are panic buying is unacceptable. In turn if  everybody seems to be stockpiling the supermarkets will not be able to honour their commitment.

Nobody wants regulation on what and when we can do anything in this country but under the situation we find ourselves in buying food and general goods it does need to be managed and  sadly it also seems it needs to be regulated

Only those in the 70’s age group will remember Rationing after the war. It lasted from 1946 – 1954. It was not degrading our democratic rights and liberty it was simply a process to manage our food and general goods chain of supply to make sure everybody had what they needed. Everybody cooperated

In the current situation, where people don’t seem to be able to manage their “normal” shopping habits and are in effect panic buying something needs to be done.

Limiting customers to only two of any product without monitoring where they shop will only tempt them to go to many stores to stock up for what they think is to come.

We must understand that for those in self isolation and those shopping for them then standing in a queue for any length of time negates the distancing and isolation objective

Sadly if we are going to get through the next few months there needs to be a regulated process.

Rationing May be the only answer

Incidentally – Shopping online means currently waiting for 2-3 weeks for a delivery.