The proposed closure of Her Majesty’s Prison Service office at Crown house in Corby and the relocation of its staff to Leicester have caused much consternation, anger and anxiety among staff and local residents. It is, in my view, discriminatory against the largely female and white work force. I have the honour to present this petition, signed by 3,560 people:

To the Honourable the Commons of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Parliament assembled.

The humble petition of Mrs.Vicki Tomlin and others of like disposition listed below

Sheweth

That the proposed relocation of Prison Service staff from Crown House, Corby to Leicester should be stopped.

Wherefore your Petitioners pray that your Honourable House calls upon Her Majesty’s Government to urge the Ministry of Justice to consider the plight of Mrs Vicki Tomlin and others who work at Crown House and stop the relocation.

And your Petitioners, as in duty bound, will ever pray etc.

To lie upon the Table.