Written Question · S2W-00388 · Session 2
What progress has been made in increasing the provision of other services in post office premises, with a view to keeping local post office…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what progress has been made in increasing the provision of other services in post office premises, with a view to keeping local post offices open and contributing to the local community.
The answer
Post offices, postal services and Royal Mail Group Plc are reserved matters. Post Office Ltd is continually examining the opportunities to expand business and enhance the income streams of the post office network. The Scottish Executive's £2 million fund to Develop Post Offices in Deprived Urban Areas was launched on 30 December 2002 and the Executive is currently participating in Post Office-led discussions about development of the rural network.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-00388 by reference.