I beg to ask the leave of the House to present a Petition on behalf of a number of ratepayers and residents of the village of Wool, Dorset, against the nationalisation of the railways. The Petition says, amongst other things: The British railways under private ownership are as efficient as any others in the world.

What about last night's Debate?

The Petition asks that the Transport Bill be not proceeded with until after a public and independent inquiry. The Petition concludes with the appropriate Prayer.

To lie upon the Table.