§ 17. Vernon CoakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps she is taking to publicise the services available at local post offices. [42867]
§ Mr. AlexanderThis is an operational matter for Consignia.
I have however been informed by Post Office Ltd. that extensive marketing and advertising are undertaken to raise awareness of new and existing products offered through the post office network.
§ Miss McIntoshTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what recent representations she has received on the rural postal network. [43846]
§ Mr. AlexanderI refer the hon. Member for the Vale of York to my answer on 11 February 2002,Official Report, column 69W.
§ Bob RussellTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action she is taking to maintain the network of sub-post offices in urban neighbourhoods. [42872]
§ Mr. AlexanderI refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry to the hon. Member for Hertsmere earlier today.