I am pleased to have secured this debate on a topic of great importance to my constituency. I would like to highlight to the Minister a matter of grave concern to my constituents that could lead to the loss of a vital service that many rely on in an isolated...

I am pleased to have secured this debate on a topic of great importance to my constituency. I would like to highlight to the Minister a matter of grave concern to my constituents that could lead to the loss of a vital service that many rely on in an isolated...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Angela Smith) on securing this debate on the future of Millhouse Green post office and the proposals for the changes we are seeing within our post office network. The hon. Lady asked whether I am familiar with her constituency. It was...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Penistone and Stocksbridge (Angela Smith) on securing this debate on the future of Millhouse Green post office and the proposals for the changes we are seeing within our post office network. The hon. Lady asked whether I am familiar with her constituency. It was...

I have spoken to the sub-postmistress about selling the business, and I do know that she will look to retire very soon. The point is that there is very little interest. She has already looked at this and talked to a potential buyer. There is very little to no interest...

I have spoken to the sub-postmistress about selling the business, and I do know that she will look to retire very soon. The point is that there is very little interest. She has already looked at this and talked to a potential buyer. There is very little to no interest...

I recognise that point, and I want to reassure the hon. Lady about the potential scenario if that were to unfold, but my understanding is that at this point the Post Office, with the agreement of the sub-postmistress, is advertising the branch on its website as a commercial transfer opportunity,...

I recognise that point, and I want to reassure the hon. Lady about the potential scenario if that were to unfold, but my understanding is that at this point the Post Office, with the agreement of the sub-postmistress, is advertising the branch on its website as a commercial transfer opportunity,...

Agreed to on question.

Agreed to on question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will list (a) the losses, broken down by operational activity, for (i) Royal Mail, (ii) Parcelforce and (iii) Post Office Counters, and (b) non-operational charges, broken down by (A) write-offs and (B) pension costs at (1) Royal Mail,...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will list (a) the losses, broken down by operational activity, for (i) Royal Mail, (ii) Parcelforce and (iii) Post Office Counters, and (b) non-operational charges, broken down by (A) write-offs and (B) pension costs at (1) Royal Mail,...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many full time equivalents are employed by Post Office Counters Ltd in (a) the parliamentary constituency of the Ribble Valley and Fulwood, (b) Lancashire, (c) the North West of England, (d) Wales and (e) the United Kingdom, in each...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many full time equivalents are employed by Post Office Counters Ltd in (a) the parliamentary constituency of the Ribble Valley and Fulwood, (b) Lancashire, (c) the North West of England, (d) Wales and (e) the United Kingdom, in each...

Draft SI on sub-post office start-up capital subsidy scheme (SI 2001/2664). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

Draft SI on sub-post office start-up capital subsidy scheme (SI 2001/2664). Lords debate on motion to approve. Agreed to on question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the legal costs were for 2000 to Post Office Counters in representation at employment tribunals. - Details of the legal costs of Post Office Counters Ltd are commercially confidential, under Exemption 13 of the Code of Practice on Access...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what the legal costs were for 2000 to Post Office Counters in representation at employment tribunals. - Details of the legal costs of Post Office Counters Ltd are commercially confidential, under Exemption 13 of the Code of Practice on Access...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many employment tribunals involving Post Office Counters are awaiting hearing; how many employment tribunal cases are unresolved in the Manchester area; and what steps he is taking to resolve these cases. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 27 March 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many employment tribunals involving Post Office Counters are awaiting hearing; how many employment tribunal cases are unresolved in the Manchester area; and what steps he is taking to resolve these cases. - Includes figures. (Holding answer 27 March 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent representations he has made to Post Office Counters Ltd about the impact of the network re-invention programme on the number and location of post offices. - (Holding answer 9 March 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what recent representations he has made to Post Office Counters Ltd about the impact of the network re-invention programme on the number and location of post offices. - (Holding answer 9 March 2001).

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many employment tribunals were outstanding against Post Office Counters at the beginning of February. - Includes figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, how many employment tribunals were outstanding against Post Office Counters at the beginning of February. - Includes figure.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if the Girobank contract with Post Office Counters Limited prevents POCL giving better prices to clients wishing to use bill payment services for their customers at Post Office counters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if the Girobank contract with Post Office Counters Limited prevents POCL giving better prices to clients wishing to use bill payment services for their customers at Post Office counters.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will allow Post Office Counters to contract with parcel companies in the private sector.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will allow Post Office Counters to contract with parcel companies in the private sector.

Adjournment debate on post offices in Sutton and Cheam.

Adjournment debate on post offices in Sutton and Cheam.

Protecting Post Office services. Second opposition day debate (part 2). Motion negatived on division (43 to 298). Amendment agreed on question.

Protecting Post Office services. Second opposition day debate (part 2). Motion negatived on division (43 to 298). Amendment agreed on question.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what current valuation the Government places on the assets of (a) the Post Office, (b) the Royal Mail, (c) Post Office Counters and (d) Parcelforce. - Inc ref to Post Office Report and Accounts 1998-99, in Library.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what current valuation the Government places on the assets of (a) the Post Office, (b) the Royal Mail, (c) Post Office Counters and (d) Parcelforce. - Inc ref to Post Office Report and Accounts 1998-99, in Library.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will estimate the unit cost to Post Office Counters Limited of processing a benefit payment by (a) voucher, (b) Girocheque and (c) payable order. - This information is in commercial confidence between the Post Office and the Benefits...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if he will estimate the unit cost to Post Office Counters Limited of processing a benefit payment by (a) voucher, (b) Girocheque and (c) payable order. - This information is in commercial confidence between the Post Office and the Benefits...