Select committee royal mail
The Select Committee on Royal Mail Group plc is a parliamentary committee of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom. The committee was established in 2013 to scrutinize the privatization of Royal Mail Group plc, a state-owned postal service that was floated on the stock market in October 2013.
The committee's remit is to:
- Monitor the performance of Royal Mail Group plc, including its financial performance, customer service, and operational efficiency.
- Scrutinize the company's strategic plans and decisions, including its investment priorities and risk management.
- Examine the impact of privatization on the postal service, including the effects on employees, customers, and the wider economy.
- Consider the role of the company in providing a universal postal service, including its obligations to deliver mail to all parts of the UK.
The committee typically holds evidence sessions with senior executives from Royal Mail Group plc, as well as other stakeholders, including trade unions, consumer groups, and industry experts. The committee also receives written evidence from interested parties and publishes reports on its findings and recommendations.
Some of the key issues that the committee has examined include:
- The impact of privatization on employee terms and conditions, including pension arrangements and job security.
- The company's investment priorities, including its plans for digital transformation and the development of new services.
- The effects of privatization on the universal postal service, including the potential for reduced services in rural areas.
- The company's approach to customer service, including its handling of complaints and its response to customer feedback.
The committee's reports and recommendations have helped to shape the debate on the privatization of Royal Mail Group plc and have influenced the company's policies and practices.