Written question asked by Mark Lazarowicz (Labour) on Friday, 19 April 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 April 2013. It was answered by Michael Fallon (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 April 2013 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
Business: Postal Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what representations he has received from small business owners on the recent increase in Royal Mail postage prices.
[153081]
- Answer
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The Department has received a small number of letters (circa 25) about concerns of small businesses over the recent increases in some of Royal Mail’s parcel postage prices.
The pricing of its services is the direct operational responsibility of Royal Mail. Where those services are regulated, the company has to work within the regulatory framework put in place by the independent regulator, Ofcom. This sets down parameters for the pricing of universal postal services.
Royal Mail recognises that its price increases will not be welcome by some small businesses. However, as a commercial business operating in a competitive market, Royal Mail has to ensure that prices for its services reflect the cost of providing them and that it can continue to keep those services reliable and efficient.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 153081; 561 c1035W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Subjects
- Business Fees and charges Postal services Small businesses
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