Network Rationalization (plant closures) and RAOI (post office branch closures) are not the answer.

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"We are committed to having a Post Office branch within the area".

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Yucho has recently lost some of its payments business to Japan's convenience-store chains, which together have an even more comprehensive branch network than the post office.

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"Royal Mail has concerns about the working conditions for our four members of staff working in the mail office at Sanquhar Post Office branch, " she said.

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The report also recommended that a community-run library in a post office branch in Weston Rhyn, Oswestry, should be closed in March, due to the high cost and low usage ratio.

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Steve Geraty of Post Office Limited in Wales said the decision to close a branch would often be unpopular.

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Where there is a change, 9.5% would have access to post office services within one mile by road distance to the nearest alternative branch.

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But ahead of the demonstration, the Post Office insisted that no decision had yet been taken on the future of the King Street branch, and a public consultation would take place if any plans were brought forward.

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