Written question asked by Jim Hood (Labour) on Tuesday, 13 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Calum Macdonald (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What assessment he has made of the impact in Scotland of the Post Office White Paper. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Hood: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the impact in Scotland of the Post Office White Paper. [91608] Mr. Macdonald: The benefits that will arise from the measures in the White Paper are expected to apply throughout the United Kingdom. These include setting criteria to ensure that a truly national service is provided including especially Post Office Counters' services and a universal service of postal delivery.

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