Written question asked by Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 10 February 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 February 1999. It was answered by Ian McCartney (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 February 1999 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 (a) his Department and (b) the Royal Mail undertook with the Periodical Publishers Association concerning changes to postal charges announced on 14th January; and what notice was given of the proposed changes.

Answer: Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what consultations (a) his Department and (b) the Royal Mail undertook with the Periodical Publishers Association concerning changes to postal charges announced on 14 January; and what notice was given of the proposed changes. [71109] Mr. Ian McCartney: My Department has had no consultations with the Periodical Publishers Association about the proposed postal tariff changes, which are primarily a matter for the Post Office in consultation with the Post Office Users National Council. I understand from the Post Office that they are in regular contact with major trade associations about long term strategy for postal services.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 71109; 325 c662W;325 c664W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Postal services Post Office Royal Mail Periodical Publishers Association