Proceeding contribution from Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 27 October 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Postal Services Bill.

Postal Services Bill

That has been happening for 13 years and it has not solved the problem. The problem is deteriorating and the Government cannot provide the investment capital. The right hon. Gentleman is right about public opinion. The public are concerned about the universal service obligation. That is the essence of public service, and it will be protected. The protections will be strengthened under the Bill in a way that I will explain in a moment. When the public understand that it is the universal service obligation, rather than public ownership itself, that is being maintained, they will have considerable reassurance.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 517 c356
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Closures Cooperatives Privatisation Workplace pensions Redundancy Post offices Pension funds Postal services Post Office Standards Regulation Subsidies Royal Mail
Legislation: Postal Services Bill 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Postal Services Bill

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