Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 March 2003. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 March 2003 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will require the Post Office to comply with the request of Postwatch to publish the full plans for the future of post office outlets in Christchurch and Plymouth. - (Holding answer 25 March 2003).

Answer: Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will require the Post Office to comply with the request of Postwatch to publish the full plans for the future of post office outlets in Christchurch and Plymouth. [104849] Mr. Timms: [holding answer 25 March 2003]: There is no predetermined list or arithmetical formula being used to determine how many offices will close in any given area. In accordance with the existing Code of Practice on Post Office Closures and Relocations--agreed between Postwatch and Post Office Ltd--Postwatch are consulted on every post office closure proposal before a decision can be made. It is for Post Office Ltd and Postwatch to consider whether any wider background information relevant to closure proposals under the urban reinvention programme could be provided.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 104849; 402 c224W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Disclosure of information Closures Plymouth Post offices Christchurch Consumer Council for Postal Services
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk