I rise to present a petition concerning hospital cuts in my constituency.

The petition states:

The petition of residents of Bishop Auckland, Shildon and surrounding areas,

Declares that Bishop Auckland General Hospital should have a midwife led maternity unit, breast screening services and an urgent care centre.

The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges the County Durham & Darlington Foundation Trust to guarantee a midwife-led maternity unit, breast screening services and an urgent care centre for the next 10 years.

And the petitioners remain, etc.

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