§ Mr. David Curry (Skipton and Ripon)I wish to present a petition on behalf of my constituents and other residents of North Yorkshire. There are more than 37,000 signatories, almost 9,000 of whom come from Skipton and Ripon. The petitioners declare:
We are concerned at the Government's plans to pay benefits directly into bank accounts instead of over the counter at post offices as this will have a serious impact on local post offices and endanger a mainstay of village life.The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to rethink these proposals.And the petitioners remain, yours faithfully, County Councillor Mrs. Shelagh Marshall and others.
§ To lie upon the Table.