§ Mr. BurstowTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations(a) his Department and (b) the Royal Mail undertook with the Periodical Publishers Association concerning changes to postal charges announced on 14 January; and what notice was given of the proposed changes. [71109]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyMy Department has had no consultations with the Periodical Publishers Association about the proposed postal tariff changes, which are primarily a matter for the Post Office in consultation with the Post Office Users National Council. I understand from the Post Office that they are in regular contact with major trade associations about long term strategy for postal services.