SUPERMARKETS CLOSING POST OFFICES

Early day motion 1421, tabled 30 June 2004 by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour). Signed by 45 members.

That this House views with concern the closure of post offices which arises directly from the takeover of supermarkets, for example in the case of Morrisons' decision to close the post office currently located in the Safeway store in Abbeydale, Gloucester; and urges supermarkets to consult Post Office Ltd, Postwatch, honourable Members and local communities before closing local post offices.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Labour/Co-operative 2, Scottish National Party 2, UUP 1.