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§ Mr. Hugh Bayley (York)I wish to present a petition on behalf of many of my constituents who are concerned that rail privatisation will lead to a poorer service for the travelling public. The petition is signed by Mrs. V. Wellburn of Milner street, Acomb, York, and by 1,911 other York residents. It reads:
To the Honourable the Commons of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled.The Humble Petition of rail travellers who use or are eligible to use British Rail railcards ShewethThat there is great concern on the part of rail travellers that rail privatisation may limit the eligibility of families with children under 16, young people and students, disabled people (with or without an escort) and senior citizens to purchase nationally recognised railcards entitling them to concessionary fares on the current full range of railway routes and services.Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your honourable House will enact legislation which as part of a national rail ticketing service will safeguard the eligibility of families with children under 16, young people and students, disabled people (with or without an escort) and senior citizens to purchase railcards entitling them to concessionary travel on the current full range of railway routes and services.
§ And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray, &c.
§ To lie upon the Table.