§ Mr. Mark Francois (Rayleigh) (Con)I wish to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Hockley, Essex, in protest at the proposed closure of the post office at Apex Corner in my constituency. The local residents, led by their councillors, Keith Hudson and Colin and Liv Hungate, are rightly concerned about the 1686 possible loss of that important facility, not least as the proposed alternative office is nearly a mile away, over uneven ground, and there is no direct bus route.
Accordingly the petition states:
To the House of Commons:The Petition of the Residents of Hockley, EssexDeclares that the Petitioners are worried by the proposed closure of the post office at Apex Corner in Hockley, as the residents feel there is a need for such a local facility, particularly in an area with a significant number of elderly residents.The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons takes heed of their concerns and calls upon the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to help keep this important post office open.And the Petitioners remain etc.To lie upon the Table.