Postcomm consults on a long term licence for Deutsche Post

8 September 2003

Postcomm today began a 30-day consultation on the proposed issue of a long term licence to Deutsche Post Global Mail (UK) Ltd to provide bulk mail, consolidation and enhanced document exchange services.

Deutsche Post currently holds a short-term interim postal licence for similar services. This will be revoked by consent if a standard licence – which will last a minimum of seven years – is granted. If issued, the new licence will contain a requirement for Deutsche Post to separate its accounts for its UK licensed business and its home market.

The consultation document and text of the proposed licence is available from Postcomm at 6 Hercules Road London SE1 7DB. The closing date for responses is 7 October 2003.

Notes for editors

Today’s document says that Postcomm is minded, subject to consultation, to grant a licence to Deutsche Post. It suggests that the proposed services will have no appreciable adverse effect on the provision of a universal service throughout the UK and will further the interests of users by promoting competition between postal operators.