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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.
The number of Crown Post Office which are either operational or closed throughout
the UK is an operational matter for Post Office Limited. I have therefore asked Nick
Read, the Group Chief Executive of Post Office Limited, to write to the hon Member
on this matter. A copy of his reply will be placed in the libraries of the House.</p>
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