Weir Calls for Evidence of
Workings of Post Office Outreach in Angus
Angus MP Mike Weir is asking constituents for information on how they feel
that Post Office outreach services are working in rural areas of Angus. Mr
Weir is seeking to collate information to present evidence to a review of
the services being undertaken by Consumer Focus, the successor to Postwatch.
Commenting on the matter Mr Weir said it was vital that such services be
regularly reviewed.
“As part of the Post Office closure programme Outreach services were
established in several areas of Angus. Huge concerns were noted at the time
about the services that would be available.”
“Consumer Focus are drawing together evidence as to how the services are now
operating to be incorporated into the Post Office annual review of
outreaches. Their research has already identified a number of concerns in
some areas ranging from the marketing of the services, the reliability of
equipment, the lack of contingency measures in the event of a breakdown and
privacy issues.”
“I would like to hear from constituents in Angus who have been using the
services in our area as to their views on whether the service is working
well, is it meeting local needs and details of any particular problems that
they have encountered. I intend to prepare a submission to Consumer Focus on
the basis of responses received.”
Mr Weir added that the deadline for submissions is Thursday 16th July.
Points can be made to him through any of his offices in Arbroath, Forfar or
Montrose or by email to weirm@parliament.uk .
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