HC Deb 17 January 1989 vol 145 cc105-6W
Mr. Bowis

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he intends to bring forward legislation to remove the monopoly for postal items under £1; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Forth

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer that I gave to him on 16 January 1989,Official Report, column 16.

Mr. Bowis

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what discussions he has or proposes to have with the chairman of the Post Office, following the disruption of the post in the London south-west postal districts over the Christmas period; and if he will make a statement.

32 Mr. Forth

My right hon. Friend and I meet the chairman of the Post Office at regular intervals to discuss a range of matters of current interest.