HC Deb 11 May 1988 vol 133 cc144-5W
40. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what discussions he has had with the chairman of the Post Ofice on the problems of rural sub-post offices.

Mr. Butcher

My right hon. and learned Friend meets the chairman of the Post Office from time to time to discuss matters of current interest including rural sub-post offices.

1987. Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what were the total hours of opening of sub-post offices in(a) 1986 and (b)

Mr. Butcher

This is a matter for the Post Office and I have asked the chairman of the Post Office to write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Matthew Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he has met representatives of the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters and Mistresses to discuss rural sub-post offices.

Mr. Butcher

I met representatives of the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters on 15 October last year to discuss issues of interest to their members, including rural sub-post offices.