Asked
Whether he has considered the potential impact of changes to EU customs duties for small parcels on the responsibility to promote knowledge exchange under the Florence Agreement.
Reply
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensArchive · Written questions · 166 tabled · 164 answered
Written questions by Sabine.
Every parliamentary written question tabled by Anna Sabine this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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Asked
What proportion of second class post in Frome and East Somerset constituency is delivered on time.
Reply
Ofcom are the independent regulator of postal services, and the Government do not collect or hold this type of information. Ofcom has a duty to ensure the provision of a financially sustainable and efficient universal postal service. It monitors Royal Mail’s provision of the universal service and has powers to investigate and take enforcement action if Royal Mail fails to achieve its performance targets as appropriate, taking account of all relevant factors.
Asked
What proportion of first class post in Frome and East Somerset constituency is delivered on time.
Reply
Ofcom are the independent regulator of postal services, and the Government do not collect or hold this type of information. Ofcom has a duty to ensure the provision of a financially sustainable and efficient universal postal service. It monitors Royal Mail’s provision of the universal service and has powers to investigate and take enforcement action if Royal Mail fails to achieve its performance targets as appropriate, taking account of all relevant factors.
Asked
What discussions he has had with Royal Mail on achieving delivery targets for (a) first and (b) second class mail.
Reply
In November I met with Royal Mail’s CEO and stressed the importance of a reliable postal service including for first and second class mail. As the independent regulator for the postal sector, it is for Ofcom to oversee Royal Mail’s delivery of the universal service obligation and decide how to respond should Royal Mail fail to meet its obligations. While the government does not have a role in Ofcom’s regulatory decisions, I also recently met with representatives from Ofcom who reasserted their commitment to ensuring that the universal postal service meets the reasonable needs of users.
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