I wish to present a petition on behalf of the residents of Dacorum, which is part of my constituency, and in particular on behalf of families, children and teachers connected with Chaulden Junior school and Chaulden Infants’ and Nursery school.

The petition reads:

To the House of Commons.

The Petition of the residents of Dacorum

Declares that, they oppose the decision of the local County Council to close and amalgamate schools in the Hemel Hempstead area.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the Secretary of State for Education to reverse the decision of Hertfordshire County Council in relation to the closures and amalgamations of schools and to ensure suitable funding for schools in the light of future housing developments in the area.

And the Petitioners) remain, etc.,

To lie upon the Table.