Asked by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, how many post offices were open in (a) Yorkshire and Humber, (b) the UK and (c) Bradford district in each year since 2010.
Answered by Margot James
The provision of post office branches is the responsibility of Post Office Limited.
I have asked Paula Vennells, the Chief Executive of Post Office Limited, to write to the Hon Member on this matter and provide the information requested on the number of post offices open in Yorkshire and Humber, the UK and Bradford district since 2010. A copy of her reply will be placed in the libraries of the House.
Asked by: John Grogan (Labour - Keighley)
Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the percentage of customers not taking up the offer of a smart meter from each of the major energy companies.
Answered by Lord Harrington of Watford
The Department does not hold this information.
The rollout of smart meters is on track to deliver significant benefits, including putting an end to estimated bills, and is set to save consumers £300m in 2020 alone. Suppliers are mandated by government to offer every household and small business a smart meter by 2020, and remain committed to this target.
Over 7.7 million smart meters are operating under the Programme.