§ Mr. WilshireTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which post offices in the Spelthorne constituency Consignia is planning to close. [66494]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 2 July 2002]The programme to restructure the urban post office network has not yet started and I am advised by Post Office Limited that, until it does, there are no specific plans for post office closures in the Spelthorne constituency. When the programme starts it will be taken forward in consultation with individual subpostmasters, the community, local stakeholders and Postwatch. Under the Code of Practice, Post Office Limited is required to consult Postwatch on individual changes and is briefing it on the process envisaged for reaching decisions.
The objective of the urban network restructuring programme is to provide modernised and improved facilities which meet customers' needs and expectations and are in the right location for the local community.