POST OFFICES IN BRENT

Early day motion 1209, tabled 18 March 2008 by Baroness Teather (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 19 members.

That this House expresses its deep regret at Post Office Ltd's intention to close six post offices in Brent; notes that post offices play a valuable role in local communities by offering a vital lifeline for those most vulnerable; further notes that any closures will mean increased waiting times at those post offices that remain open and that local people will have to travel a lot further to reach their nearest branch; expresses dismay that when Labour came to power Brent had 40 post offices and after the proposed closures it will be left with just 24; applauds the Willesden and Brent Times and the Wembley Observer for their campaigns to keep Brent's post offices open; and calls on the Government actively to seek ways to make post offices thrive in Brent rather than constantly seeking their closure.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 10, Labour 4, DUP 3, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.