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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the independent Access to Banking Services Review, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of expanding the range of in-person banking services available through Post Office branches.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the independent Access to Banking Services Review, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of expanding the range of in-person banking services available through Post Office branches.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support communities affected by the closure of local Post Office branches.
What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support communities affected by the closure of local Post Office branches.
If he will take steps to help ensure Post Office provision in every community.
If he will take steps to help ensure Post Office provision in every community.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether the proposed compensation scheme for family members affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal will allow eligibility for compensation to be determined on the basis of the impact experienced and support provided by family members, rather than...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, whether the proposed compensation scheme for family members affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal will allow eligibility for compensation to be determined on the basis of the impact experienced and support provided by family members, rather than...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of household-based eligibility criteria on family members who provided substantial emotional, practical or caring support to victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal while living separately from them.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of household-based eligibility criteria on family members who provided substantial emotional, practical or caring support to victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal while living separately from them.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the compensation scheme for family members affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal is fair and accessible to those who experienced mental health, financial or social impacts as a...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the compensation scheme for family members affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal is fair and accessible to those who experienced mental health, financial or social impacts as a...
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to help ensure that people can access essential postal and banking services through face-to-face provision, including when there are closures such as at Morrisons Daily in Downend.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to help ensure that people can access essential postal and banking services through face-to-face provision, including when there are closures such as at Morrisons Daily in Downend.
The Government has set Post Office Ltd a clear direction to maintain a network of at least 11,500 branches and to continue meeting its access criteria, ensuring that people across the UK can access Post Office services locally. Decisions relating to individual Post Office branches are an operational matter for Post Office Ltd. In relation to Downend Post Office, the branch operated by Morrisons closed on 15 August 2026. Post Office Ltd has advertised the opportunity and has received expressions of interest from potential operators.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what information his Department holds on the number of Post Office branches that have (a) closed and (b) been put at risk because their host retailer has ceased trading in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what information his Department holds on the number of Post Office branches that have (a) closed and (b) been put at risk because their host retailer has ceased trading in each of the last five years.
The Government sets requirements for the Post Office network, including minimum geographical access criteria and the overall size of the network. The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade regularly monitors Post Office's performance against these requirements and Post Office publishes an annual Network Report setting out its performance against them. The department does not routinely receive information on branches that have closed, or been put at risk because a host retailer has ceased trading. However, Post Office keeps the department informed where there may be a larger number of closures or branches at risk of closure.
To ask the Chancellor for the Exchequer, whether the Government has considered extending the proposed 20% business rates reduction for pubs, social clubs and live music venues to post offices.
To ask the Chancellor for the Exchequer, whether the Government has considered extending the proposed 20% business rates reduction for pubs, social clubs and live music venues to post offices.
I refer the honourable member to my response to UIN 21793.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what typical Special Category code is given by the Valuation Office to a standalone Post Office; and whether Post Offices inside wider retail shops are valued separately.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what typical Special Category code is given by the Valuation Office to a standalone Post Office; and whether Post Offices inside wider retail shops are valued separately.
The Special Category (SCat) code for a Post Office is 429. Where a Post Office is situated within wider retail premises, it may be assessed separately for rating purposes if the post office element is a separate unit of assessment from the wider retail premises. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the Government will extend the principle underpinning its new business rates relief for pubs, social clubs and live music venues to post offices, in recognition of the services they provide and their contribution to local economies and communities.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if the Government will extend the principle underpinning its new business rates relief for pubs, social clubs and live music venues to post offices, in recognition of the services they provide and their contribution to local economies and communities.
The Government recognises the important contribution that post offices make to local economies and communities through the services they provide to residents and businesses.
Businesses continue to benefit from the Government's wider business rates reforms, including permanently lower multipliers for qualifying retail, hospitality and leisure properties and the £4.3 billion support package introduced to support those ratepayers facing large increases in bills following the 2026 revaluation.
In addition, Rural Rate Relief aims to ensure that key amenities are available and community assets protected in rural areas. It provides 100 per cent rate relief for eligible properties in rural areas with populations below 3,000, including post offices that are the only such facility in a village and have a rateable value of up to £8,500.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has considered extending the proposed 20% business rates reduction for pubs, social clubs and live music venues to post offices.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has considered extending the proposed 20% business rates reduction for pubs, social clubs and live music venues to post offices.
The Government recognises the important contribution that post offices make to local economies and communities through the services they provide to residents and businesses.
Businesses continue to benefit from the Government's wider business rates reforms, including permanently lower multipliers for qualifying retail, hospitality and leisure properties and the £4.3 billion support package introduced to support those ratepayers facing large increases in bills following the 2026 revaluation.
In addition, Rural Rate Relief aims to ensure that key amenities are available and community assets protected in rural areas. It provides 100 per cent rate relief for eligible properties in rural areas with populations below 3,000, including post offices that are the only such facility in a village and have a rateable value of up to £8,500.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will consider extending the 20% business rates relief for pubs and music venues to post offices.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will consider extending the 20% business rates relief for pubs and music venues to post offices.
The Government recognises the important contribution that post offices make to local economies and communities through the services they provide to residents and businesses.
Businesses continue to benefit from the Government's wider business rates reforms, including permanently lower multipliers for qualifying retail, hospitality and leisure properties and the £4.3 billion support package introduced to support those ratepayers facing large increases in bills following the 2026 revaluation.
In addition, Rural Rate Relief aims to ensure that key amenities are available and community assets protected in rural areas. It provides 100 per cent rate relief for eligible properties in rural areas with populations below 3,000, including post offices that are the only such facility in a village and have a rateable value of up to £8,500.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in remuneration for Royal Mail parcel transactions on the viability of rural Post Office branches.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in remuneration for Royal Mail parcel transactions on the viability of rural Post Office branches.
Post Office Ltd operates at arm’s length from Government and is responsible for its own operational matters, including commercial agreements with partners and remuneration for specific services.
Government is, however, providing funding to Post Office to help deliver its Transformation Plan, including up to £483 million in FY 2026/27 and 2027/28. The savings created by that plan will help put Post Office in a stronger position to increase remuneration for postmasters across the UK. While there is more to do, it is encouraging that between December 2024 and April 2026, Post Office increased postmaster remuneration by £92 million.
To ensure service access for rural and other communities, we will continue to monitor Post Office's performance against Government-set network requirements. These requirements mean, for instance, that 99% of the population must live within three miles of a post office.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what support is available to local small businesses seeking to take on Post Office services in areas where branches are closing.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what support is available to local small businesses seeking to take on Post Office services in areas where branches are closing.
Post Office Ltd is responsible for identifying and supporting suitable operators to deliver Post Office services where branches close. Businesses interested in operating a Post Office branch can access information and guidance through Post Office's recruitment website. Applicants are supported by Post Office through the application process and successful applicants receive free training and support from a dedicated project manager when setting up a branch. Once appointed, operators can access a package of ongoing support from Post Office, including relationship management, specialist advice and guidance resources.
More broadly, local businesses can access support through the Business Growth Service, including business.gov.uk, the Business Support Service, Business Academy and local Growth Hubs, which provide advice, signposting and tailored support to help businesses start, grow and succeed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure continuity of Post Office services in communities affected by the closure of franchised branches located within retail premises.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to ensure continuity of Post Office services in communities affected by the closure of franchised branches located within retail premises.
The Government recognises the importance of maintaining access to Post Office services for local communities. Post Office Ltd is responsible for the day-to-day management of the network and works to maintain service provision where branches close, including through seeking replacement provision where appropriate. The Government protects access to Post Office services through minimum access criteria, including a requirement that 99% of the UK population live within three miles of a Post Office branch.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of convenience store closures on access to essential services, including Post Office provision, in (a) towns and (b) neighbourhood centres.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of convenience store closures on access to essential services, including Post Office provision, in (a) towns and (b) neighbourhood centres.
The Government recognises the important role that convenience stores and Post Office branches play in supporting local communities and providing access to essential services. Many Post Office branches are co-located with retail premises, including convenience stores, and Government fully appreciates that the closure of such premises can have an impact on local access to services. Government protects access to Post Office services through minimum access criteria, including a requirement that 99% of the UK population live within three miles of a Post Office branch.
Lords report stage first day. Amendment 5 disagreed to on division (76 to 164). Amendment 10 agreed to on division (246 to 165). Amendment 11 disagreed to on division (69 to 171). Amendment 12 agreed to. Amendment 14 disagreed to on division (59 to 144). (Part 1 of 2).
Lords report stage first day. Amendment 5 disagreed to on division (76 to 164). Amendment 10 agreed to on division (246 to 165). Amendment 11 disagreed to on division (69 to 171). Amendment 12 agreed to. Amendment 14 disagreed to on division (59 to 144). (Part 1 of 2).
Moved by
Baroness Neville-Rolfe
1: Leave out Clause 1
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, along with another in the name of Baroness Neville-Rolfe, seeks to allow for a debate on the Government’s intentions around a new regime to be laid down in the regulatory rule book in place of that established by the Consumer...
Moved by
Baroness Neville-Rolfe
1: Leave out Clause 1
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment, along with another in the name of Baroness Neville-Rolfe, seeks to allow for a debate on the Government’s intentions around a new regime to be laid down in the regulatory rule book in place of that established by the Consumer...
My Lords, I am honoured to open our discussions on Report on the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which we support in general but seek to improve. I congratulate the Minister on his new position and thank him for his engagement. I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Stockwood, whom...
My Lords, I am honoured to open our discussions on Report on the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which we support in general but seek to improve. I congratulate the Minister on his new position and thank him for his engagement. I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Stockwood, whom...