HC Deb 17 November 2003 vol 413 cc513-4W
Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will list the Post Office network income from clients for each year since 1997, broken down by main source. [138773]

Mr. Timms

The information requested is an operational matter for the Post Office. I have therefore asked the Chief Executive to reply direct to the hon. Member.

Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which(a) local authorities and (b) housing associations used the Post Office for the payment of (i) rent and (ii) insurance premiums for home contents policies in each year since 1997. [137704]

Mr. Timms

We do not collect the information requested, which is an operational matter for the Post Office, and I have therefore asked the Chief Executive to reply direct to the hon. Member.