Franchising of Stockton Crown Post Office

Alex Cunningham Excerpts

Thursday 11th July 2013 Commons Chamber

[Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)]

I rise to present a petition on behalf of the people of Stockton-on-Tees and surrounding areas in opposition to the Post Office’s proposal to downgrade our local Crown post office. It was signed by many hundreds of people over only a few days.

The petition states:

The Petition of the people of Stockton-on-Tees and surrounding areas,

Declares that the Petitioners totally oppose the franchising of Stockton Crown Post Office and believe the proposal will severely damage the provision of services.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to call upon the Post Office to withdraw their plans and retain Stockton Crown Post Office.

And the Petitioners remain, etc.

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