§ Dr. Andrew Murrison (Westbury) (Con)I rise to present the petition of 298 residents of the Westbury constituency. The petition states:
To the House of Commons.The petition of residents of the Westbury constituency.Declares that high rates of council tax impose an unfair financial burden on residents, and on pensioners in particular.The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to take steps to prevent rises in council tax & to safeguard the interests of pensioners.And the Petitioners remain, etc."To lie upon the Table.