LOCAL POST OFFICES

Early day motion 850, tabled 16 March 2004 by Iris Robinson (DUP). Signed by 50 members.

That this House recognises the importance of post offices as an integral part of local communities; notes that they are not simply somewhere to access postal services, but that they also provide often rare opportunities for users to meet and converse with others from their area; believes that the closure of smaller post offices will cause great inconvenience to thousands forced to travel further afield, a physical impossibility particularly for the elderly; and wishes to see post offices continue to serve as a focal point for local communities.

Signatures by party: Labour 18, Liberal Democrat 18, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 3, Plaid Cymru 2, UUP 2.