Archive of February 2007

Lib Dems blame govt for Post Office decline

Liberal Democrat trade and industry spokeswoman Susan Kramer said the government has clearly had a role in the decline of the Post Office network, despite blaming the way people choose to live their lives.

Minister says post offices must adapt

Jim Fitzpatrick, the postal services minister, says the government wants to keep the Post Office network but must acknowledge the fact that less people are using it.
Watchdog says plans will preserve postal services

The chairwoman of postal services watchdog Postwatch, Millie Banerjee, has welcomed the "pruning" of the Post Office network, provided customers can access services in other ways.

Tories accuse ministers of failing the Post Office network

Shadow trade and industry secretary Alan Duncan launches a stinging attack on the government's plans to restructure the Post Office network.