§ Mr. HepburnTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what help is given to disabled people collecting benefits from post offices. [103558]
§ Mr. TimmsCompliance with the Disability Discrimination Act at any specific post office location is an operational matter for Post Office Ltd. in respect of Crown offices and the individual sub-postmaster in respect of sub-post offices. I have been informed by Post Office Ltd. that sub-postmasters have been provided with packs enabling them to audit their own offices for Disability Discrimination Act compliance and that advice will be provided by POL throughout the process.