Petitions

Debate between Rob Butler and Emma Lewell-Buck

Wednesday 24th April 2024 Commons Chamber

[Rob Butler (Aylesbury) (Con)]

I rise to present a petition, on behalf of my constituents, about water booster proposals in Buckland.

Thames Water currently plans to site a new booster station right next to traditional rural cottages, creating an eyesore and potential safety risks on the small country road that provides access. Hundreds of residents are strongly opposed to this proposal and the parish council has proposed an alternative site. The petition states:

“The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to ensure that Thames Water locates this new water booster station well away from residential properties.

And the petitioners remain, etc.”

Following is the full text of the petition:

[The petition of residents of the constituency of Aylesbury,

Declares that Thames Water should be required to make residential amenity the top priority when considering the location of a new large water booster station in Buckland which will have a severe negative impact on the lives of those living in neighbouring properties.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to ensure that Thames Water locates this new water booster station well away from residential properties.

And the petitioners remain, etc.]

[P002961]

[Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck (South Shields) (Lab)]

I rise to present a petition on behalf of my constituents regarding the recommendations of the infected blood inquiry. The lives of those infected and their families have been changed forever by that tragedy. I commend all campaigners for their tireless fight for justice and accountability, including my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson). With two victims of the scandal dying every week, the Government must get on and deliver this long overdue justice.

The petition states:

The petition of residents of the constituency of South Shields,

Declares that people who received infected blood and who have suffered as a consequence have, along with their families, waited far too long for redress.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Government to implement the recommendations in the Second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry without delay.

And the petitioners remain, etc.

[P002963]