Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 101207
NHS: Postal Services
Tabled: 17 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026
Question
Phil Brickell
Labour — Bolton West
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assurances his Department can provide that NHS letters will continue to be prioritised for delivery by the Royal Mail over Christmas period.
Answer
Blair McDougallThe government recognises the importance of timely delivery of NHS letters. Royal Mail has introduced an NHS barcode to assist NHS units that continue to rely on post to communicate with patients. In addition, NHS England and NHS Providers have produced g...
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