Sub-Post Offices (Hansard, 19 January 1976)

HC Deb 19 January 1976 vol 903 cc311-2W 312W

§ Mr. Graham
asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many sub-post offices have been closed in Great Britain for the years 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975.

§ Mr. Gregor Mackenzie
I would refer my hon. Friend to the figures published annually in the Post Office's Report and Accounts. These show a net decline in the number of sub-post offices under its control as follows:

1971–72 … … … … 127

1972–73 … … … … 162

1973–74 … … … … 234^*

1974–75 … … … … 216

^*This includes 38 sub-post offices transferred to the Isle of Man Administration.

1971–72	…	…	…	…	127
1972–73	…	…	…	…	162
1973–74	…	…	…	…	234^*
1974–75	…	…	…	…	216
^*This includes 38 sub-post offices transferred to the Isle of Man Administration.