GREEN GIRO CONTRACT AND THE FUTURE OF THE POST OFFICE
- Session: 2010-12
- Date tabled: 24.03.2011
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That this House notes with regret the decision by the Department for Work and Pensions not to award the green giro contract to the Post Office; furthernotes that there are communities in which Paypoint provision is not easily accessible; is concerned that some vulnerable recipients could find difficulty cashing weekly payments at Paypoint outlets due to lack of guaranteed cash provision; recognises that Post Office staff are highly trained and able to give specialist advice in a safe and professional environment; is concerned about the effect that the loss of the contract may have on the future viability of the Post Office network; and urges the Government to enter into talks with the Post Office to explore what further scope there is to encourage claimants to continue using Post Office services.