§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister how much of the sum available to support post office branches in deprived areas of England has been allocated; which post offices have benefited; and by what amount. [144805]
§ Yvette CooperTo date, £3.5 million of the £15 million Deprived Urban Post Office Fund has been allocated to Post Offices in the 10 per cent. most deprived wards in England. 81 Post offices at risk of closure have been supported by the fund so far, with an average grant of £43,000 going towards refurbishment, improving security, and expanding retail facilities.