§ Mr. LazarowiczTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps she is taking to ensure that Post Office Limited follows the procedures agreed with Postwatch to integrate consideration of proposals to close branch offices with area network reinvention plans. [136498]
§ Mr. TimmsProposals for post office closures under the urban network reinvention programme are put out to public consultation in accordance with the code of practice agreed with Postwatch. Final decisions on closure, after consideration of representations received, are an operational matter for Post Office Ltd and I have asked the Chief Executive to reply direct to the hon. Member.