Rejected petition Ofcom to Veto banding changes proposed by Royal Mail for Packet Post

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Proposed banding changes by Royal Mail of packet post that come into force on 2nd April 2012 are potentially increasing small businesses daily spend on mail by 30% due to the additional charge of VAT also being added.

An item which weighs 50g that qualifies as a packet will cost the same as an item that weighs 700g. Eliminating bands parcels up to 250g, 251g to 500g and 501g to 750g. Replacing with a band of 0g to 750g.

Small retail businesses will have to completely restructure pricing to take into account increases in mail bill which may lead to a decrease in spend and prevent any growth and spend in the economy.

I call on the Government to call on Ofcom to VETO the proposals by Royal Mail to protect small businesses and potentially individuals who use the postal service.

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Date submitted 23 February 2012
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