Written question asked by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what consultations took place betwen the Royal Mail and her Department on the abolition of the newspaper registration scheme; and what representations she made as a result.

Answer: Mr. Wilson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations took place between the Royal Mail and her Department on the abolition of the newspaper registration scheme; and what representations she made as a result. [222847] Mr. Sutcliffe: No consultations took place between Royal Mail and the Department about the withdrawal of the newspaper registration service. This was an operational and commercial matter for Royal Mail.

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