§ Mr. ViggersTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will investigate ways of increasing the incomes of sub-post offices by(a) the payment of wages to their staff, (b) provision of swipe cards for the collection of child allowances, pensions and other benefits, (c) encouraging their use for the charging of electricity key meters, (d) the issue of vehicle excise licences and (e) other means. [131162]
§ Mr. Alan JohnsonThe Performance and Innovation Unit's report on the future of the post office network identified new business opportunities for sub-post offices and the Post Office is also seeking out new commercial opportunities in order to sustain or enhance the income of sub-post offices.