§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of first class letters from(a) Eastbourne and (b) Wealden postcode areas were delivered by (a) first and (b) second post the next day in each of the last 20 quarters for which figures are available. [17139]
§ Mr. AlexanderThis is an operational issue for Consignia.
I have been informed by the company that this information is not held for individual postcode areas.
§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent discussions she has had with Consignia about changes to the second daily Royal Mail delivery. [17142]
§ Mr. AlexanderThe Department has regular discussions with Consignia about a range of strategic issues facing the company. However, changes to the second daily Royal Mail delivery are operational issues for the company, subject to the regulatory powers and duties of the Postal Services Commission in respect of service standards.
§ Mr. WatersonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proportion of(a) first and (b) second class mail was delivered as part of a second daily delivery in the last 12 months. [17140]
§ Mr. AlexanderThis is an operational issue for Consignia.
I have been informed by the company that this information is not available for the precise split between first and second class mail delivered on second delivery but it is predominantly first class, while only 4 per cent. of mail nationally is delivered on a second delivery.