§ Mr. Jeremy Hanley (Richmond and Barnes)I beg to present a humble petition organised by Mr. John Leach of Richmond. The petition states
That the proposed closure of the Royal Hospital, Richmond, outpatients' and X-ray departments will seriously reduce facilities in the area.Wherefore your Petitioners pray that the proposed closure of the Royal Hospital, Richmond, be reconsidered as it is essential that X-ray and outpatient facilities be retained.And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will every pray.The petition contains more than 2,000 signatures. I associate myself with it.
§ To lie upon the Table.