§ Norman LambTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions why post office cards have been issued which are then replaced by new cards with identification strips; and how much it is estimated to have cost to issue the first set of cards. [175505]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 24 May 2004]The operation of the Post Office card account is a
1588WBoth benefit income and private income have increased significantly between 1996–97 and 2002–03, with gross income rising by 20 per cent. in real terms.
commercial and operational matter for Post Office Ltd and. I have asked the Chief Executive to reply direct to the hon. Member.