Oral QuestionDepartment for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

“What discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Post Office on its plans to close 74 Crown offices.”

Tabled: 14 November 2018Answered: 20 November 2018

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy

Answer from Hansard

The Prime Minister

I thank the hon. Member for his question and for his tireless campaigning on behalf of Christopher and also Fiona, who, as he points out, is with us today. Christopher’s death was a tragedy, and I agree that we owe it to Fiona—I am glad that she is here to hear this—and to other families to get this right. I can reassure him that work is under way to examine what action is necessary to prevent further such tragedies. That comes alongside our intention to consult on the liberty protection safeguards this year. I will make sure that the hon. Member is fully updated on the work as it progresses across government. I will ask that he makes sure that Fiona and others are updated as well.