§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list by location for the counties of Yorkshire and Humberside, any proposed closure of small rural sub-post offices due to take place during the coming year.
§ Mr. ForthThis is a matter for the Post Office, but I understand that it has no plans to close any rural post offices. Post Office Counters Ltd. is committed to maintaining the rural network and only when it is impossible to find a sub-postmaster, even working reduced hours, does a rural office close.