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Originally Posted by Cyfr
I suggest we give the proposals a fair chance. If the network of sub-post offices doesn't look like its turning around its losses within a year of implementation then it's not a good sign and we should look at closures.
I'm trying to get the state out of the post office, give the postmasters a chance to be able to compete, trying to turn profits around so we don't need to fund.
Of course I agree with state regulation, which is intervention, a completely free market doesn't work. Numerous other businesses are subsidised, such as the bus and rail services.
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Eventually, you've told me how long you think we, the tax payer, should shoulder these losses.
Why a year?
Are you hoping by then that the Conservatives will be in power, and will then be able to say, well at least we tried (for a year,) and the inevitable closures will go ahead regardless, because people of this country have chosen to take their business elsewhere?
It's so much easier being in opposition, and not having to think about the reality of a problem, and it's long term solution.