To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many trials of the proposal to allow sub-post offices to act as collection points for mail order and internet delivery services referred to on page 6 of the consultation document on the future of the Post Office network are (a) planned and (b) under way; where they are, or will be, taking place; and how long they will last. (119291)

[holding answer 6 February 2007]: This is an operational matter for Post Office Ltd (POL). I have therefore asked Mr. Alan Cook, managing director of POL, to reply direct to the hon. Member.