§ Mr. Matesasked the Secretary of State for Transport what plans he has for increasing the number of sub-post offices which issue vehicle licences.
§ Mrs. ChalkerAgreement in principle has been reached with the Post Office to extend the current sub-post office relicensing network by an extra 150 to 160 offices during the course of this financial year. The details of the extension are now being finalised by the Post Office; when offices have been selected I will notify the hon. Members concerned. In conjunction with the Post Office my officials will continue to keep the possibilities for further expansion for the network under close review.