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Written question asked by Patrick Hurley (Labour) on Monday, 24 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 2025. It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.


Post Codes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he plans to take to use the Postcode Address File to support (a) innovation, (b) small businesses and (c) the economy.

Answer

The Postcode Address File is owned by Royal Mail, not the Government. Royal Mail’s terms of access to the Postcode Address File are regulated by Ofcom, the independent regulator for postal services.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33106
Session
2024-26
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Innovation Economic situation Post codes Small businesses
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk