§ Viscount HinchingbrookeI beg to ask the leave of the House to present a Petition on behalf of a number of ratepayers and residents of the village of Wool, Dorset, against the nationalisation of the railways. The Petition says, amongst other things:
The British railways under private ownership are as efficient as any others in the world.
§ Mr. ChetwyndWhat about last night's Debate?
§ Viscount HinchingbrookeThe Petition asks that the Transport Bill be not proceeded with until after a public and independent inquiry. The Petition concludes with the appropriate Prayer.
§ To lie upon the Table.