Postcomm consults on interim licence for Speedmail

27 May 2002

Postcomm today began consultation on the proposed issue of short-term licence to Speedmail International Ltd. Speedmail wishes to provide mailroom services for businesses, collecting mail from Consignia, pre-sorting it and delivering it direct to individuals at clients’ premises.

 It also wants to deliver letters connected with publications to the London postcodes in which it already delivers.

Notes for Editors

The delivery of publications is exempt from licensing. However a licence is needed if a letter – such as an invoice or subscription renewal – is included. Up to now these have had to be sent by Royal Mail.

The deadline for responses to the consultation is 26 June 2002.