Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 September 2002. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 19 September 2002 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 costs are associated with the (a) formation, (b) printing, (c) publishing and (d) distribution of Consignia's annual report and accounts; and if she will make a statement; how many modified sub-postmasters offices have closed since 1997, listing for each year the reasons why the office was closed; and if she will make a statement; if she will make a statement on the employment status of modified sub-postmasters/mistresses; how many modified subpostmasters' offices are run by (a) the self-employed and (b) employees of Consignia; and if she will make a statement. - Asked Chief Executive to reply direct to hon. Member. (Holding answer 24 July 2002).

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