§ Mr. Laurence Robertson (Tewkesbury) (Con)I wish to present a petition on behalf of residents of Tewkesbury, bearing 1,710 signatures.
The petition states:
The Petition of residents of Tewkesbury declares
That the Petitioners oppose plans to close post offices in the Innsworth, Churchdown and Leckhampton parts of the Tewkesbury constituency.
Such closures would cause inconvenience to a great many senior citizens and others in receipt of Government benefits and in need of various Post Office services.1533
The Petitioners further declare that these closures would cause people to drive to their alternative branches in order to access Post Office services. That would increase car journeys, thereby causing further environmental damage.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to take immediate steps to protect postal services in Tewkesbury and throughout the country.
And the Petitioners remain, etc.