HC Deb 27 April 2004 vol 420 cc875-6W
7. Mr. Alan Reid

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has held with Royal Mail regarding postal services in Scotland. [167034]

Mrs. McGuire

The Scotland Office is in regular contact, at both official and ministerial levels, with Royal Mail and other key stakeholders involved in the delivery of postal services in Scotland.

9. Andrew Selous

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, if he will make a statement on the future of the Post Office network in Scotland. [167036]

Mrs. McGuire

The Government recognise the important role that Post Offices play in the lives of people throughout Scotland, and we are committed to doing all we can to ensure a viable Post Office network for the future.