§ Mr. George CraddockMr. Speaker, with your permission, I beg leave to present a number of Petitions signed by more than 21,000 persons residing in the County of York. They are the humble Petitions of British citizens who are anxious about the proposed legislation to decontrol, and permit increases in, the rents of dwelling-houses, as they believe that this will penalise a large section of the community. The Petitioners conclude:
Wherefore, your Petitioners pray that this Bill will be withdrawn or rejected.And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever humbly pray.
§ Mr. W. EdwardsI beg to present the following Petition in the name of the Surrey Federation of Trades Councils. It is worded:
We the undersigned citizens, desire to present a humble Petition.Wherefore, your Petitioners pray that steps be taken to withdraw the Rent Bill.And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray.
§ To lie upon the Table.