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Written question asked by Liz Saville Roberts (Plaid Cymru) on Friday, 30 August 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 (named day). It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 September 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Devolution: Wales

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of devolving (a) the Post Office in Wales and (b) his Departmental powers to Wales.

Answer

There are no plans to devolve the Post Office in Wales. The access criteria set by Government ensures Post Office delivers essential services across all four nations of the UK via its network of 11,500 branches.

We will work closely with the Welsh Government in line with the existing devolution settlement. Welsh businesses can access a range of DBT support including those delivered through our unrivalled international network at posts overseas.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2965
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Devolution Wales
Link
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