We would like the Postal Affairs Minister to sanction an independent enquiry, into the proposal by Post Office Ltd, to downgrade, franchise and close Crown Post Offices.
Why is this important?
Many of our Crown Post Offices are currently facing franchising or closure.
There are currently 43 such Post Offices on a list for consideration, (many towns, up and down the country have already gone through this process, leaving them without a Crown Post Office).
This franchising or closure of Crown Post Offices will reduce the quality and range of services to the public, destroy a valuable community asset, adversely affect commerce within our High Streets and the surrounding areas, and potentially lead to meaningful job losses within our communities.
The downgrading of facilities that Crown Post Offices offer, is a move by Post Office Ltd to privatise the Post Office without Parliamentary discussion.
Therefore, we demand that the Minister of State sanction an independent enquiry, that could include a judicial review.
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