That this House views with concern the action of Post Office Counters in transferring the Crown Post Office in Peterlee to a franchise operated by Safeway Stores; agrees that the district of Easington with a population of almost 100,000 should have its own Crown Post Office and that to change to a franchise will be seen as a down-grading and be detrimental in terms of the perception of the area, especially by potential new industrial investors, and in the present state of fierce competition in the retail trade could result in the demise of the franchise at some stage in the future; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to cease this policy forthwith.

That this House views with concern the action of Post Office Counters in transferring the Crown Post Office in Peterlee to a franchise operated by Safeway Stores; agrees that the district of Easington with a population of almost 100,000 should have its own Crown Post Office and that to change...

That this House notes the achievement of Bowater North East, located in Peterlee, its management and workforce in gaining a coveted British Standard Registration to B.S.5750 Part 2 1987, which ensures that all of Bowater's North East, Peterlee, County Durham, operations are carried out to high and regular standards and is a guarantee to customers that their requirements will be met at all times and augments further Bowater's status; and calls upon Her Majesty's Government to encourage more companies to achieve equally high standards which reflect staff training and investment in the workforce leading to greater efficiency and safety at the work place.

That this House notes the achievement of Bowater North East, located in Peterlee, its management and workforce in gaining a coveted British Standard Registration to B.S.5750 Part 2 1987, which ensures that all of Bowater's North East, Peterlee, County Durham, operations are carried out to high and regular standards and...