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McMillan Welcomes Westminster U-turn with Post Office Card Account
Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP West of Scotland) has today welcomed the news that the Post Office will retain the Post Office Card Account (POCA) contract to distribute benefits to 4.3m claimants. The decision is a victory for local people who have campaigned vigorously to keep POCA.
Mr McMillan said;
"I am glad to hear that common sense has prevailed and the Westminster Government has finally listened to people power who have campaigned tirelessly to keep the Post Office Card Account.
"The u-turn made by the Westminster Government is very much welcomed, however the lengthy delay has shown the Government to be completely incompetent and inept at listening to the people. Alongside this, the delay has caused much uncertainty and fear over the future of POCA.
"I have campaigned alongside sub-postmasters and constituents to retain POCA and strongly believe keeping the account will be beneficial to all.
"I hope this announcement will now allow the Post Office to expand their business and place members of the public at the heart of any future decisions taken regarding services."
Author : Stuart McMillan MSP
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