Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Oral Answers to Questions

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Wednesday 29th March 2023

(1 year, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Dominic Raab Portrait The Deputy Prime Minister
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My hon. Friend campaigns with typical gusto. I think he knows that changing the boundaries at local authority level is subject to an independent process, but I will ensure that he gets a meeting with the Minister for Local Government so that he can further discuss the aspirations for Leigh.

Cat Smith Portrait Cat Smith (Lancaster and Fleetwood) (Lab)
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Q2. Despite Royal Mail posting record profits, management are threatening to put it into administration. What conversations are the Government having with Royal Mail? What are they doing to protect the universal postal service?

Dominic Raab Portrait The Deputy Prime Minister
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It is an incredibly difficult time, and I thank the hon. Lady for her question. Obviously the pandemic has had a particular impact, but we are working very closely to make sure that we can continue the service. I will make sure that she gets a meeting with the relevant Minister to discuss her concerns further.