HC Deb 23 July 1979 vol 971 cc8-9W
39. Mr. Lee

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he is satisfied that the existing monopoly powers of the Post Office are in the public interest.

Mr. Adam Butler

As my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State stated in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Louth (Mr. Brotherton) on 4 July, we are looking into these matters with the aim of ensuring an efficient service at a reasonable cost.

44. Mr. Tom Benyon

asked the Secretary of State for Industry whether he is satisfied that the existing monopoly powers of the Post Office are in the public interest.

Mr. Michael Marshall

As I stated in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Louth (Mr. Brotherton) on 4 July, we are looking into these matters with the aim of ensuring an efficient service at a reasonable cost.

46. Mr. Jessel

asked the Secretary of State for Industry when he expects to meet Sir William Barlow, chairman of the Post Office.

Mr. Michael Marshall

I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Romford (Mr. Neubert).

48. Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what measures he is considering in order to increase productivity in the Post Office.

Mr. Michael Marshall

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Epsom and Ewell (Mr. Hamilton).