Question follow-through · 104205

Small businesses: Delivery Services

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Evri and other delivery companies on the potential impact of unreliable parcel delivery on small businesses.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
8 Jan 2026
Target answer date
12 Jan 2026
Answer
13 Jan 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jan 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with Evri and other delivery companies on the potential impact of unreliable parcel delivery on small businesses.

  2. 12 Jan 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 13 Jan 2026

    Answer published

    The proper functioning of postal services is vital for small businesses. Delivery companies must provide a good service to their customers and reduce the number of lost, delayed or improperly delivered parcels. However, Evri and other delivery companies a...

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