Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 24581

Post Boxes: Cultural Heritage

Tabled: 16 January 2025
Answered: 24 January 2025

Question

Mike Martin

Liberal DemocratTunbridge Wells

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the sale of Royal Mail on the protection of historic post boxes.

Answer

Justin Madders
Royal Mail is an iconic part of the UK’s infrastructure, and the government has ensured that the takeover has been properly scrutinised. The government has secured a commitment from EP Group, the potential buyers, to ensure that Royal Mail retains control...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 24581) →