Question to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy:

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what discussions his Department has had with representatives of OFCOM on ensuring that (a) Royal Mail Group plc and (b) Parcelforce Worldwide are adapting to recent changes implemented in line with the requirements of the Northern Ireland Protocol and new rules brought into operation after the end of the transition period.

The Department has discussions with Ofcom on a regular basis on issues relevant to Royal Mail Group and its operations. The Government is continuing to support Royal Mail Group to adapt to the new trading arrangements with the European Union and the requirements of the Northern Ireland Protocol.