To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, what provision he plans to make in the sale of the remaining public stake of Royal Mail for shares to be made available to retail investors directly; and what evidence he has consulted or research he has commissioned in relation to that option.

As was the case for the recent sale, any future sales would require us to work with advisers to consider our sale options and assess which one best meets the stated sale objectives.

However, at any time, Royal Mail shares are directly available to retail investors as they are freely traded on the stock market.