§ Ms RyanTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what plans she has to extend public service opening hours in the line with modernising Government commitments. [154039]
§ Mr. Ian McCartneyI am pleased to announce that I am launching a booklet entitled "Open all Hours, service hours at times to suit" on Thursday 15 March. The report showcases a number of first-rate examples of public services that have extended their opening hours so as to be more accessible to the consumer.648W
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