§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to prevent post office closures in rural areas. [41687]
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 6 November 1995]: The commercial prospects of the network of post offices have already been much enhanced by Government initiatives on automation, and on freedom to take on new business. We will continue to work with the Post Office to make sure that the benefits of these initiatives are captured.