Royal Mail's Five-year Strategy

Part of 2. Questions to the Minister for Housing and Local Government – in the Senedd at 2:20 pm on 17 July 2019.

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Photo of Mohammad Asghar Mohammad Asghar Conservative 2:20, 17 July 2019

I welcome the news that the Royal Mail is investing around £1.8 billion over the next five years into the postal service as a part of its five-year strategic plan. As a part of Royal Mail's plan to restore its fortunes, the group intends to expand its parcel service and introduce a second parcel delivery. However, Ofcom has warned that Royal Mail's financial position could threaten the sustainability of the universal postal service. What assurance has the Minister received from the Royal Mail that it will continue to meet its legal obligation to deliver letters to the whole country for a fixed fee? Thank you.