Current status: Answered by Allan Wilson on 27 May 2002
To ask the Scottish Executive what measures are being taken to help post offices and, in particular, sub-post offices improve their competitiveness.
Consignia, post offices and postal services are reserved matters.Responsibility for business support services in Scotland rests largely with the Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise networks. Local enterprise companies provide assistance to businesses within their own geographical areas in a number of ways, including providing advice and support on improving business competitiveness. First points of contact are the Small Business Gateway in the Scottish Enterprise area and the Business Information Source in the Highlands and Islands.