HC Deb 24 October 2002 vol 391 cc512-3

7 pm

Mrs. Cheryl Gillan (Chesham and Amersham)

This petition is from the residents of Chesham and Amersham, and in particular the residents of Chesham Bois. The petition is presented by more than 500 people from Chesham Bois.

The petition states: The Petition of the residents of Chesham Bois and others declares that the post office in Chesham Bois is in the process of being closed thereby resulting in considerable hardship to the elderly, infirm and mothers with children who wish to use their local post office and not a post office one mile down the road. The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to take appropriate action to ensure the continued operation of this vital service. And the Petitioners remain, etc. To lie upon the Table.