Written questions

Royal Mail: Delivery Services

Commons · Question 4556 · Tabled 29 May 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 5 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Lee Anderson

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of letters detailing fines delivered by Royal Mail not arriving on time on people receiving those letters.

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 5 Jun 2026

The government recognises the concern that arises when important and time-sensitive post does not arrive as expected. I have been clear that Royal Mail’s performance has not been good enough.Royal Mail is an independent business responsible for delivery o...