To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform what the Government’s policy is on requiring postmen to maintain a pace of four miles per hour across their route as determined by the Pegasus 2 programme; and if he will make a statement. (169332)

This is an operational matter for which Royal Mail has direct responsibility. I have therefore asked the Chief Executive of Royal Mail, Adam Crozier, to provide a direct reply to the hon. Member.