§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what powers she has to extend the Postcomm consultation on the opening of bulk mail delivery to competition beyond 15 March; and what the policies of other European Union member states are on the opening of bulk mail delivery to competition. [40554]
§ Mr. AlexanderThe timetable for Postcomm"s consultation on its document proposals for effective competition in UK postal services is a matter for Postcomm. On 13 March Postcomm announced that it had decided to extend—to Friday 12 April—the date for comments on its proposals.
The policies of other EU member states on market opening are a matter for them, providing they are acting in accordance with EU legislation.