§ Mrs. BrowningTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment he has made of the impact of European Commission proposals to liberalise postal markets on domestic user costs.[125598]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 12 June 2000]: The Government support greater liberalisation of the postal market however, it is important that the scope and pace of liberalisation does not undermine the universal service. As recommended by the Trade and Industry Committee we have given responsibility to the new Postal Services Commission to bring forward proposals on future liberalisation of the market in the context of its role to ensure the maintenance of the Universal Service.