STOCKPORT POSTMARK

Early day motion 1229, tabled 31 March 2009 by Mark Hunter (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 12 members.

That this House condemns the decison by the Royal Mail to move the Stockport sorting office into Manchester later this year; notes with dismay and regret that the Stockport postmark will be abolished as a result of this move; believes that the Stockport postmark is integral to Stockport's strong local identity as an independent, proud and successful borough; further believes that moving the Stockport sorting office and removing the postmark shows how little attention Royal Mail pays to the needs and opinions of the local community; and calls on the Royal Mail to reconsider both moving the Stockport sorting office and abolishing the Stockport postmark.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 7, Labour 5.