Tuesday 19th March 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Greg Clark Portrait Greg Clark
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Substantial analysis has shown that, of all the options available, the Prime Minister’s deal is the one that provides the best economic future, and I hope the hon. Lady will support it.

Maria Caulfield Portrait Maria Caulfield (Lewes) (Con)
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Post offices are at the heart of our communities, so does the Minister welcome the news that Newick post office in my constituency, after being closed for months following the sad death of the postmaster, Terry, is set to reopen? Does she agree that we must do all we can to keep post offices open in our rural communities?

Kelly Tolhurst Portrait Kelly Tolhurst
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I thank my hon. Friend for the work she has done with her constituents, the Post Office and the community to make sure that the post office in Newick is reopened. Post offices play an important role in our communities, and we are committed to maintaining the network of 11,500 post offices with the support of MPs like her.