HC Deb 01 February 2002 vol 379 cc608-9W
Mr. Waterson

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans she has to abolish the requirement for second class post; and if she will make a statement. [26698]

Ms Hewitt

[holding answer 21 January 2002]: Under the terms of the licence issued by the Postal Services Commission to Consignia the company is required to deliver second class post. Any changes to the terms of the licence would have to be authorised by the Postal Services Commission. Consignia has no proposals to withdraw the service and the Commission has no plans to change the licence.