What discussions it has had with the UK Government, Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union regarding concerns about staffing levels…

Both legislative and regulatory responsibility for Royal Mail and postal services remain reserved matters for the UK Government along with employment law.While that is the case, and recognising the varying needs of communities across Scotland, the Scottish Government engages regularly with UK Government and Royal Mail and continues to provide constructive challenge in relation to quality of service and staffing arrangements.In August 2026 I wrote to UK Government ministers offering to meet and discuss the challenges faced by island communities and in October 2026 I also wrote to my UK Government counterparts seeking assurance around the sustainability of post offices especially in Scotland’s rural and island areas.I am also actively seeking a meeting with Royal Mail to discuss various issues including the unique challenges that rural and island communities face in relation to post and postal services.