§ Mr. Goldingasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will give a general direction to the Post Office, under section 62 of the British Teleconununications Act 1981, to refrain from its major programme of closing Crown and sub-post offices in view of its obligations under section 59(2)(b) of the Act; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PattieI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.