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<p>The Government recognises the critical role that post offices play in communities
and for small businesses across the UK. This is why the Government committed to safeguard
the post office network and protect existing rural services. The overall number of
post offices across the UK remains at its most stable in decades with over 11,500
branches thanks to significant Government investment of over £2 billion since 2010.</p><p>
</p><p>While the Government sets the strategic direction for the Post Office, it allows
the company the commercial freedom to deliver this strategy as an independent business.
Matters relating to postmasters, network transformation and the operation of post
offices by retailers are operational matters for the Post Office. I have therefore
asked Post Office Limited to write to the hon Member on these matters. A copy of her
reply will be placed in the Libraries of the House.</p>
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