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Written question asked by David Mundell (Conservative) on Friday, 4 October 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. It was answered by Justin Madders (Labour) on Monday, 14 October 2024 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of changes to Royal Mail’s universal service obligation on magazine publishers.

Answer

Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, is responsible for ensuring the provision of a financially sustainable and efficient universal postal service that meets users’ needs.

Ofcom’s statement of 5 September set out potential reforms to the universal service obligation and its plans to carry out further in-depth research among postal users. Ofcom expects to publish any proposals for public consultation in early 2025, which will provide an opportunity for interested parties (including magazine publishers) to contribute their views. More information is available on Ofcom’s website: www.ofcom.org.uk/post/royal-mail/securing-the-future-of-the-universal-postal-service.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5938
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Royal Mail Magazine press Universal service obligation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk