§ Mr. BellinghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what change there has been in the number of delays in the postal service in(a) urban and (b) rural areas since 1997; and if she will make a statement. [187113]
§ Mr. TimmsThe issue of the postal service is an operational matter for Royal Mail Group plc and I have therefore asked the Chief Executive to reply direct to the hon. Member.