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Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Friday, 9 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 13 December 2022. It was answered by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 19 December 2022 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Social Services: Loneliness

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of partnering with Royal Mail to (a) help tackle wider civic challenges and (b) provide a service which supports people who are lonely or in need of regular contact for their own wellbeing.

Answer

The Government recognises the important role postal workers play in supporting local communities.

However, as a private business, it is for Royal Mail’s management to decide which initiatives it chooses to support. The Government does not have a role in Royal Mail’s business decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
107157
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Cooperation Social services Royal Mail Social problems Loneliness
Link
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