Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 33106
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Tabled: 24 February 2025
Answered: 4 March 2025
Question
Patrick Hurley
Labour — Southport
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he plans to take to use the Postcode Address File to support (a) innovation, (b) small businesses and (c) the economy.
Answer
Justin MaddersThe Postcode Address File is owned by Royal Mail, not the Government. Royal Mail’s terms of access to the Postcode Address File are regulated by Ofcom, the independent regulator for postal services.