§ Mr. ParryTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what appeal machinery is open against the closure of a post office.
§ Mr. McLoughlinPost office closures are an operational matter for Post Office Counters Ltd.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what criteria are used for the closure of post offices in inner city areas.
§ Mr. McLoughlinThe criteria used by Post Office Counters Ltd in considering the closure of post offices on the resignation of a subpostmaster or subpostmistress in urban areas are the proximity of other post offices; the difficulty customers would face in reaching another office; the amount and type of business done; the ability of nearby offices to absorb additional work and the likely future development of the area.