Adjournment debate on the recognition of Cheam by the Post Office.

Adjournment debate on the recognition of Cheam by the Post Office.

I am grateful for the opportunity this evening to bring to the attention of the House an issue that has raised passions in my constituency. The issue has resulted in one of the biggest mailbags that I have received in my nine years as Member of Parliament for Sutton and...

I am grateful for the opportunity this evening to bring to the attention of the House an issue that has raised passions in my constituency. The issue has resulted in one of the biggest mailbags that I have received in my nine years as Member of Parliament for Sutton and...

I hear what the hon. Gentleman says. I am happy to give way to him because this is his Adjournment debate, but obviously I may not be able to respond to all his points. If I do not, I shall write to him. From the briefings that I received in...

I hear what the hon. Gentleman says. I am happy to give way to him because this is his Adjournment debate, but obviously I may not be able to respond to all his points. If I do not, I shall write to him. From the briefings that I received in...

The Minister is setting out clearly the benefits of the postcode. In doing so, however, perhaps he will reflect on my observation, from my correspondence with Royal Mail, that there are two postal towns, Wallington and Carshalton, delivered to from a post office sorting office in Wallington. If that is...

The Minister is setting out clearly the benefits of the postcode. In doing so, however, perhaps he will reflect on my observation, from my correspondence with Royal Mail, that there are two postal towns, Wallington and Carshalton, delivered to from a post office sorting office in Wallington. If that is...

The hon. Gentleman has a point—there does seem to be a minor anomaly. Wallington is a postal town because a delivery office is sited there. Apparently, there was one in Carshalton, and that is why the anomaly exists. He has a fair point in that regard but, on the point...

The hon. Gentleman has a point—there does seem to be a minor anomaly. Wallington is a postal town because a delivery office is sited there. Apparently, there was one in Carshalton, and that is why the anomaly exists. He has a fair point in that regard but, on the point...

I point out to the Minister that we cannot begin the fast-track process because the Post Office will not even countenance consulting its customers on the idea of simply including ““Cheam”” and the postcode on the address.

I point out to the Minister that we cannot begin the fast-track process because the Post Office will not even countenance consulting its customers on the idea of simply including ““Cheam”” and the postcode on the address.

I congratulate the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam (Mr. Burstow) on securing the debate and on his campaign. In the short time available, I shall do my best to address his points. I should declare an interest in that when I joined London Fire Brigade in 1974, I did...

I congratulate the hon. Member for Sutton and Cheam (Mr. Burstow) on securing the debate and on his campaign. In the short time available, I shall do my best to address his points. I should declare an interest in that when I joined London Fire Brigade in 1974, I did...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what progress the shadow Strategic Rail Authority has reported to him in respect of the refurbishment works at (a) Cheam Station and (b) Sutton Station.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what progress the shadow Strategic Rail Authority has reported to him in respect of the refurbishment works at (a) Cheam Station and (b) Sutton Station.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to use the Farringdon House Territorial Army Centre in North Cheam for use as accommodation for asylum seekers.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to use the Farringdon House Territorial Army Centre in North Cheam for use as accommodation for asylum seekers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to release the Farringdon House Territorial Army Centre in North Cheam for use as accommodation for asylum seekers.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to release the Farringdon House Territorial Army Centre in North Cheam for use as accommodation for asylum seekers.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, If he will make improvements to the condition and fabric of Cheam Station a condition of the re-award of the relevant franchise. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, If he will make improvements to the condition and fabric of Cheam Station a condition of the re-award of the relevant franchise. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what representations he has received concerning the planning application for a drive-through fast-food restaurant on the London Road, North Cheam. - Includes figures and text of letter from Chris Shepley of Planning Inspectorate.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, what representations he has received concerning the planning application for a drive-through fast-food restaurant on the London Road, North Cheam. - Includes figures and text of letter from Chris Shepley of Planning Inspectorate.

If he will meet the Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth Family Practitioners' officials to review the funding arrangements for the new general practitioner centre in Malden Road, Cheam.

If he will meet the Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth Family Practitioners' officials to review the funding arrangements for the new general practitioner centre in Malden Road, Cheam.

To comment on DES latest proposals for rebuilding of St Dunstan's Church of England school in Cheam & what discussions DES officials have had with officials from London Borough of Sutton.

To comment on DES latest proposals for rebuilding of St Dunstan's Church of England school in Cheam & what discussions DES officials have had with officials from London Borough of Sutton.