HL Deb 23 March 2004 vol 659 c94WA
Lord Dixon

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What steps they have taken to measure the accuracy of information relating to proposals to close sub-post offices in the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough area. [HL1983]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

The public consultation process enables any factual inaccuracies in the proposals to be identified and Postwatch closely monitors every individual closure proposal including factual accuracy of information from a consumer perspective.

Lord Dixon

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What assessment they have made of the implications on social care and health of closing sub-post offices in the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough area; and [HL1984]

What discussions they have had with the local authority and any other organisations in the area before any closure of sub-post offices in the South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough area is proposed. [HL1985]

Lord Sainsbury of Turville

These are operational matters for Post Office Ltd and I have asked the chief executive to respond direct to the noble Lord.