Post Offices: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 53241 · Tabled 19 May 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 22 May 2025
Question
Asked by Helen Morgan
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the access criteria for Post Office services for rural areas.
Answer
Answered by Gareth Thomas, 22 May 2025
Government sets Post Office access criteria, ensuring that nationally, 99% of people live within three miles of their nearest branch, with further specific criteria for rural areas. These ensure that Post Office delivers essential services, including bank...