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<p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>I refer my hon
Friend to the response to her recent written question, UIN 212643.</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p>To be clear, the Government is securing, modernising and protecting
the Post Office network across all communities in the UK – including, or course, branches
in rural communities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Since 2012, the Network Transformation
programme has seen over 3,400 branches modernised, and a further 3,400 branches designated
as Community Branches. These branches are the last shop in the community, and many
are in rural and remote communities. Community Branches are benefitting from access
to the £20 million Government funded Community Branch Fund, which is providing investment
into these socially important branches.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p>
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