§ Mr. Peter Luff (Worcester)I suspect that such ripples as I may have been able to cause on the political waters have been rather overwhelmed by boulders dropped into them elsewhere. Nevertheless, it is my great privilege to present a petition from 1,671 residents and tradesmen in north Worcester concerning Braley house, an approved bail and probation hostel situated at 89 Ombersley road, Worcester.
The petitioners consider the siting of the hostel inappropriate, accommodating as it does many high-risk persistent offenders in a residential neighbourhood, and are deeply concerned about the consequences, believing that the siting of the hostel will lead to an increase in crime rates in their area.
The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons instruct the Hereford and Worcester Probation Service to move or close the above named hostel.
To lie upon the Table.