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Proceeding contribution from Lord Hoyle (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 22 April 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Postal Services Bill [HL].


Postal Services Bill [HL]

Until about 9.45 or 9.50 pm; I estimate another 15 minutes. By the time the Minister has replied to the amendment, we shall have the result. I return to the serious matter of Royal Mail and what happened to it under Postcomm. We are trying to ensure that if Royal Mail is obliged to deliver certain items, it should do so on a commercial basis. It should make a profit rather than subsidise predatory competitors. I am pleased to support my noble friend’s amendment.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
709 c1589-90 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Audit Costs Competition Finance Public sector Prices Postal services Ofcom Postal Services Commission Post Office Standards Subsidies Royal Mail Universal service obligation
Legislation
Postal Services Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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