§ 18. Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received on the implications for the economy of the Highlands and Islands of the level of charges for postal and related services.
§ Mr. LangMy right hon. and learned Friend has received no such representations. Specific arrangements exist for consumers to make detailed representations about tariffs to the Post Office Users' Council for Scotland. The Post Office's corporate plan forms part of a framework of monitoring and control of the business set by my noble Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.