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Asked by Adam JogeeLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 28 January 2025UIN 25846

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent discussions he has had with Royal Mail.

Answered by Justin Madders

Ministers and officials have discussions with Royal Mail on a regular basis in its capacity as the universal service provider. In November, I met with Royal Mail’s CEO, Emma Gilthorpe, and stressed the importance of a reliable postal service.

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