POST OFFICE CLOSURES

Early day motion 963, tabled 31 March 2004 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes the recent announcement made by the Post Office of two branches closing in the Chorley constituency - Eaves Lane Post Office and Moor Road Post Office; recognises that post offices continue to close both in rural and urban districts despite Government investment to help support post offices; asks that the Post Office looks to opening and running its services from local shops and stores where possible in order to maintain a service while reducing costs; and calls on the Government to work with the Post Office in support of post office services in both rural and urban areas.

Signatures by party: Labour 33, Scottish National Party 3, DUP 1, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.