Delegated Legislation – in the House of Commons at 10:16 pm on 24 June 2008.
Greg Mulholland
Shadow Minister (Health)
10:16,
24 June 2008
I wish to present the petition of my constituents opposed to the closure of the post offices at Far Headingley, Bramhope and Newall.
The petition declares that the Far Headingley, Bramhope and Newall post offices are vital resources, highly valued by the local community.
The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory reform to instruct Post Office Ltd. to ensure that Far Headingley Post Office remains open.
And the Petitioners remain, etc
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