Our response letter and full response to the the DTI's Post Office Network Consultation.

Our response welcomes the Government's recognition of the important social and economic role of post offices, but also covers our concerns about:

• recognition of the needs of vulnerable groups and small businesses in rural areas
• continuing the avoidable closures policy until  an agreed and workable strategy is in place
• access criteria
• how local/area consultation is carried out and the suggested timescale