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Postal Services: Greater London

Asked by Dr Rosena Allin-KhanLabourDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 25 February 2025UIN 31513

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Royal Mail on recent service disruptions in the SW17 postcode.

Answered by Justin Madders

Ofcom is the independent regulator of postal services, and the Government does not collect or hold information concerning service issues in specific areas.

However, 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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