Post Office needs support to modernise

12.00.00am GMT Mon 17th Nov 2008

Commenting on today's Postcomm report which calls on Royal Mail Group and the Post Office to be run as separate businesses, Liberal Democrat Shadow Business Secretary, John Thurso said:

"What both these businesses need is clarity. The recommendation that they should be split into separate businesses is something the Liberal Democrats have long called for and makes good sense. "

"Now that the Post Office has the contract for the card account, it needs to be supported so it can adapt to being a modern 21st century business.

"The critical issue is how it is done, and more importantly, how they are both properly funded."