§ Mr. IremongerI rise to present a national Petition to Parliament from the British Motorcyclists Federation about the Countryside Bill. The Prayer of the Petition reads:
To the Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled.The humble Petition of the undersigned members of the affiliated clubs and supporters of the British Motorcyclists Federation,SHEWETH
That the Countryside Bill, 1968, as amended, by Standing Committee of the House of Commons, does not provide reasonable access to the countryside to motor vehicle users, nor does it make sufficient provision of facilities for motor sport.Wherefore, your Petitioners pray that Parliament should amend this Bill justly to safeguard the interests of and provide access to the countryside for pleasure purposes to all sections of the community whether on foot, horseback, motorcycle or car and to safeguard 1048 public rights of way for vehicles as properly established by custom and to make available sufficient facilities for motor sport in national parks and country parks.And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever humbly pray.The Petition is signed by over 7,000 signatories.
§ To lie upon the Table.