HC Deb 03 February 2000 vol 343 cc666-7W
Mr. Hoyle

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he has appointed advisers to support the implementation of the reforms described in the White Paper on Post Office Reform. [108811]

Mr. Alan Johnson

I have appointed Deloitte & Touche to provide support for the implementation of the financial provisions set out in the Post Office White Paper (CM 4340) and Herbert Smith to provide legal advice on any commercial issues arising from implementation of the reform package. Both appointments were made after competitive tenders.