Julian Sturdy
Main Page: Julian Sturdy (Conservative - York Outer)(11 years, 4 months ago)
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Vince Cable
Post offices have had a remarkably good deal—I am repeating what I have said many times. We have put a line under the large-scale closures repeatedly experienced under the previous Government. Despite the pressures on public finance, we are investing £1.3 billion. Post offices have a 10-year agreement to provide stability in their link with Royal Mail. This very difficult business is being sustained in an exceptionally attractive environment.
Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)
I warmly welcome the statement: modernisation of Royal Mail is long overdue. A six-day delivery service is a lifeline for isolated rural communities. May I stress to my right hon. Friend how important it is to maintain that and ask him to do all he can to make sure it happens?
Vince Cable
That does not require any effort from me: the hon. Gentleman is a Member of this House who voted through legislation that embeds that commitment in law.