Written question asked by Lord Hain (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 March 1996. It was answered by Phillip Oppenheim (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 March 1996 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: What will be the Government's target for real unit cost reduction for Royal Mail and Post Office Counters for the financial years (a) 1996-97, (b) 1997-98 and (c) 1998-99; what will be the Govt's target for the return on capital employed in Royal Mail, Parcelforce and Post Office Counters for the financial years (a) 1996-97, (b) 1997-98 and (c) 1998-99. - The new financial and efficiency targets will be published when final decisions on them have been taken.

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