Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 30 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 April 2004. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2004 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 discussions she has held with (a) Postwatch and (b) Postcomm about the role of Postwatch.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions she has held with (a) Postwatch and (b) Postcomm about the role of Postwatch. [165352] Mr. Timms: The Department has a regular dialogue with Postwatch and Postcomm on a range of issues concerning the postal market and the postal market regulatory framework. As a non-departmental public body, sponsored by DTI, the Department also has regular meetings with Postwatch about its programme, performance and operations. HMT and DTI are undertaking a joint project on consumer representation in regulated industries. As part of this project they have worked closely with Postwatch.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 420 c64W; 165352
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Post offices Postal services Postal Services Commission Consumer Council for Postal Services
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk