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Written question asked by Lord Dykes (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Young of Norwood Green (Labour) on Monday, 7 December 2009.


Royal Mail

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their response to the Compass Group report on the Hooper report on Royal Mail.
Answer

The depth of analysis in the Compass report did not bear serious comparison with Hooper. Richard Hooper carried out a robust and thorough analysis with access to commercially confidential information provided by Royal Mail and its competitors and taking evidence from many organisations and individuals with an interest in the future of the postal sector. We believe the Compass report on Hooper and its subsequent report on alternatives did not seem to be driven by evidence, but by an ideological imperative to identify any solution that avoided a partner taking a stake of even 1 per cent in Royal Mail.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
260; 715 c98WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Royal Mail Postal Services Sector Review Compass
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk