§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many new regional Parcelforce depots he plans to create; and how he proposes to finance them.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe development of Parcelforce's depot network is a matter for the Post Office and Parcelforce.
§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will list all Parcelforce depots as at 1 April 1993; when each depot was opened; whether each depot is proposed for closure or has already shut; and what were the total costs in expenditure and lost jobs in the closure programme so far.
§ Mr. McLoughlinParcelforce is in the process of converting its depot network so that each depot is capable of handling the business's entire product range, instead of being product-specific. This move is designed to help Parcelforce maintain and improve its service to customers. Details of the programme are a matter for the Post Office. The hon. Member's interest in this subject has been brought to the attention of the Post Office.