The Government is pressing ahead with plans to mutualise post
offices, saying the proposals were supported by staff and the public.
Postal affairs minister Norman Lamb said a consultation had revealed
enthusiasm among subpostmasters, staff and the wider public for a stake
in the Post Office.
"Post office branches are relied upon by communities the length and breadth of the country," he said.
"That is why we have committed £1.34 billion of funding to the
business and why there will be no closure programme under this
Government. I want to make sure that the Post Office becomes a
successful and secure business.
"This consultation has shown that those who know the Post Office
best - its staff, subpostmasters and consumers - have a clear interest
in playing a greater role in how it operates.
"A mutual Post Office would bring together the diverse interests of
those who use, work for and run Post Office branches, with the shared
purpose of running the business for the benefit of the public.
"I am incredibly excited by the prospect of establishing a mutual Post Office."
Billy Hayes, Communication Workers Union general secretary, said:
"Today's report paints a positive future for the Post Office, but the
suitability of a mutual model is still unclear.
"We're in favour of a successful operating model for the Post Office
which delivers high quality services to communities across the UK, and
if mutualisation can do that then that's great.
"We also agree with putting the workforce at the heart of the organisation."
Source : http://www.gazettelive.co.uk
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