Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation Debate
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Adam Dance
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Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation
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Adam Dance (Yeovil) (LD)
Does the Minister recognise that meeting the universal service obligation is a challenge because of poor recruitment and retention? That poor recruitment and retention is no surprise, given that Royal Mail offers new postmen and postwomen little more than minimum wage, and sites are really not fit for purpose.
Blair McDougall
The hon. Gentleman raises an important point that is core to the talks that are going on right now between unions and management. That is exactly why we are so keen to ensure that the talks are productive and come to a settlement that deals with the issues that he describes.