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Postal Services: EU Countries

Asked by Dr Al PinkertonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 10 December 2025UIN 97380

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment his Department has made of the potential economic impact on businesses of current delivery times for parcels between the UK and the EU during the festive period.

Answered by Blair McDougall

The government recognises that the proper functioning of postal services is vital for businesses, particularly small businesses engaged in international trade. However, parcel delivery times are an operational matter for postal operators to address as private businesses operating in a competitive market.

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