§ Mr. HainTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will ensure that after the privatisation of Parcelforce a uniform tariff will be maintained.
§ Mr. Leigh[holding answer 1 December 1992]: In the statement by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade to the House on 15 July, Official Report, column 1137, of his intention to privatise Parcelforce, he stated that an essential requirement for the Government would be a continued universal parcel service at a uniform and affordable tariff. This remains the case.