HC Deb 03 July 2002 vol 388 cc346-7W
Chris Grayling

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the post offices in the(a) Epsom and Ewell constituency and (b) United Kingdom which Consignia is proposing to close. [65703]

Mr. Timms

I am advised by Post Office Limited that no such lists exist. The programme to restructure the urban post office network has not yet started. When it does it will be taken forward in consultation with individual sub-postmasters, the community, local stakeholders and Postwatch. Under the Code of Practice, Post Office Limited is required to consult Postwatch on individual changes and is briefing it on the process envisaged for reaching decisions.

The objective of the urban network restructuring programme is to provide modernised and improved facilities which meet customers' needs and expectations and are in the right location for the local community.