§ Mr. Iain Mills (Meriden)I beg leave to present a petition from more than 12,000 residents of the constituency of Meriden and nearby. It declares
the grave concern of residents of Solihull over the detrimental effect that the present proposal for the introduction of nursery vouchers will have on Early Years Education (3–4 year olds in nursery and 4–5 year olds in reception) in Solihull.The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Education to reconsider this proposal.And the Petitioners remain etc.
§ To lie upon the Table.