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§ Mr. David Lock (Wyre Forest)I wish to present a petition signed by 1,500 of my constituents who are concerned about the preservation of vital services provided to them by the social services department of Worcestershire county council, including the services provided to the many people in my constituency with learning difficulties.
The petition states:
To the House of Commons.This is a petition from the Wyre Forest Committee Against Cuts.We do not think the amount of local government money settled upon for the Worcestershire County Council is a fair amount. It directly affects the quality of services we use.The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to re-examine provision for social services in Worcestershire.And the petitioners remain etc.The petition was organised by Mr. Chester O'Neil, of Kidderminster, whom I met earlier today in his wheelchair. I am sure that the House will wish to take very seriously his concerns and those of all users of those vital services.
§ To lie upon the Table.