Question follow-through · 114148

Post Offices: Reddish

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to resolve operational issues at Reddish Post Office, SK5 6AF and reopen the branch.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
20 Feb 2026
Target answer date
24 Feb 2026
Answer
27 Feb 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 20 Feb 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to resolve operational issues at Reddish Post Office, SK5 6AF and reopen the branch.

  2. 24 Feb 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 27 Feb 2026

    Answer published

    The Post Office is responsible for the day-to-day operation of its network, including decisions related to individual branches. As a result, the Government is unable to provide specific details on the reopening of Reddish post office.The Post Office has a...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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