Written questions

Royal Mail: Postal Services

Commons · Question 6553 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 14 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Kate Osborne

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will ensure that second-class Saturday deliveries remain part of the Universal Service Obligation for Royal Mail.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 14 Oct 2024

Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, is responsible for ensuring the provision of a financially sustainable and efficient universal postal service that meets users’ needs. Ofcom’s statement of 5 September set out potential reforms to th...