§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what consultation his Department has had with the Post Office covering the increase in charges for recorded, registered and special deliveries; and if he sought the advice of the Mail Users Association or business leaders about the increases.
§ Mr. McLoughlin[holding answer 13 July 1993:] The pricing and specifications of Royal Mail's services are operational matters for the Post Office in consultation with the Post Office Users National Council. My Department has, however, made clear to the Post Office its view that, in line with Government policy, the prices charged for recorded, registered and special deliveries should reflect the true costs of these services and should not be subsidised by users of ordinary mail services.