Jason McCartney
Main Page: Jason McCartney (Conservative - Colne Valley)(10 years, 8 months ago)
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Michael Fallon
This is not a promise or pledge from me that the right hon. Gentleman and his constituents need to rely on; it is a law—an Act of Parliament—that the universal service has to continue to be provided. That law can be changed only by the House. We have absolutely no plans to change it. It is up to the regulator to ensure that competition is proper in that market and that the universal service provision is properly provided by Royal Mail.
Jason McCartney (Colne Valley) (Con)
Yesterday morning, I met some RAF personnel who have just returned from six-month tours in Afghanistan, and I know the importance they put on the mail and parcels that they receive while serving our country overseas. Will my right hon. Friend say what arrangements are in place for armed forces personnel serving overseas?
Michael Fallon
The postal service will continue. It is funded by the Ministry of Defence in agreement with Royal Mail.