Post Office Compensation - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 7:32 pm on 19 September 2023.

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Photo of The Earl of Minto The Earl of Minto Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade) 7:32, 19 September 2023

I entirely agree. It is only the Government who can do this. The Post Office prosecuted nearly 700 people; other agencies prosecuted another 200. We have had 86 convictions overturned, which is not a lot, and we have contacted more than 600 postmasters who were prosecuted. There is an absolute will and intention to get this sorted out. What is very difficult is to define exactly how one reaches the parts that we have so far failed to achieve. All I can really say is rest assured; it is an extremely high priority. More and more funds and resources are being allocated and we will continue to push until we get to the bottom of this.