To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of the accuracy of information provided on the telephone by Pensions Service staff about the future of the Post Office card account; and if he will make a statement. (232314)

[holding answer 3 November 2008]: We continually monitor our communications and issue appropriate reminders and updates to staff.

Customers are being provided with information about the Post Office card account and around 12,500 new card accounts are being opened every month.

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what recent representations he has received on the future of the Post Office card account. (232678)

I and my ministerial colleagues have received a number of letters on the future of the Post Office card account. We have also answered questions in the House and responded to points raised during debates.