RURAL POST OFFICES

Early day motion 328, tabled 10 December 2002 by James Gray (Conservative). Signed by 47 members.

That this House welcomes the announcement of ú450 million for rural post offices; recognises and is deeply concerned that changes to the pensions distribution mechanism will still mean huge deficits for rural and urban post offices; and calls upon the Government to re-examine its policy of pension distribution.

Signatures by party: Conservative 40, Scottish National Party 4, UUP 2, Independent Conservative 1.