FUTURE OF POST OFFICE CARD ACCOUNTS

Early day motion 1791, tabled 16 June 2008 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 87 members.

That this House urges the Government to recognise the warning from the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters that up to 3,000 more post offices could be forced to close if the Post Office network loses the card account contract; notes with concern that the loss of the account reduces options for the poorest in society and risks creating financial exclusion; recognises the social impact the reduced options could have on millions of constituents; observes the £200 million revenue a year that Post Office card accounts generate for the network; and proposes that the Government demonstrates commitment to the network by awarding Post Office Ltd the new contract.

Signatures by party: Labour 54, Liberal Democrat 18, Conservative 7, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Independent 1, UKIP 1, UUP 1.