POST OFFICE

Early day motion 954, tabled 17 March 2005 by Lord Cryer (Labour). Signed by 50 members.

That this House welcomes the launch by the Communication Workers Union of the consultation document `Delivering Quality: the Post Office in the Public Sector'; supports its assertion that Postcomm is neglecting its primary duty to defend the provision of a universal postal service at a uniform and affordable price throughout the UK in its eagerness to promote a liberalisation agenda; believes that regulators should not determine policy which is the responsibility of the elected Government; calls on Ministers to make it clear to Royal Mail that the Warwick Agreement is binding; and calls on the Government to embark on a programme for investment and growth within the industry via an extensive period of nil dividend.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Labour/Co-operative 5, Liberal Democrat 3, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.