§ Mr. ParryTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if he will ask for a full report from the Post Office before he sanctions the closure of the Granby street post office; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 14 December 1993]The decision to close Granby street sub-post office is an operational matter for Post Office Counters Ltd. My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade is fully aware of the factors which have led to this decision, and he understands that POCL are planning adequate steps to maintain full post office facilities in the vicinity, at larger premises in Lodge lane.