Postcomm consults on a long term licence for UK Mail
30 April 2003
Postcomm today began consulting on the proposed issue of a long term licence to UK Mail Ltd to provide consolidation services for business customers.
UK Mail Ltd currently holds an interim postal licence for similar services. This will be revoked by consent if a standard licence – which will last a
minimum of seven years – is granted.
The consultation document and text of the proposed licence is available from Postcomm at 6 Hercules Road London SE1 7DB. The closing date for responses is 29 May 2003.
Notes for editors
Today’s document says that Postcomm is minded, subject to consultation, to grant a licence to UK Mail. It suggests that the proposed services will have no appreciable adverse effect on the provision of a universal service throughout the UK and will further the interests of users by promoting competition between postal operators.
Consolidation involves the collection and pre-sorting of mail, which is then passed to Royal Mail for final delivery.
