§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when a decision will be made on the future of the urban network for sub-post offices. [28680]
§ Mr. Alexander[holding answer 18 January 2002]Government have agreed in principle to support the compensation package negotiated between the Post Office Ltd. and the National Federation of SubPostmasters for a restructuring of the urban post office network. Detailed discussion continues on the programme and implementation will be carried forward in consultation with interested parties.