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Written question asked by Emma Hardy (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 April 2023 (named day). It was answered by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Monday, 17 April 2023 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Royal Mail

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Seventh Report of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee of Session 2022–23, HC 1045, whether her Department plans to take steps to ensure Ofcom’s investigation into the Royal Mail (a) takes account of previous years targets and (b) accepts evidence from postal workers.

Answer

It is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, to set and monitor Royal Mail’s service standards and decide how to use its powers to investigate and take enforcement action should Royal Mail fail to achieve its obligations without good justification. The Government has no role in Ofcom’s regulatory investigations.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
176817
Session
2022-23
Related items
Subjects
Postal services Standards Royal Mail
Link
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