Select committee: Scottish Affairs Committee
Delivery charges in Scotland inquiry
Closed
Opened 16 Jan 2018
Closed 16 Jan 2018
Scottish Affairs Committee Inquiry on parliament.uk ↗
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
The Scottish Affairs Committee holds a one off session on delivery charges in Scotland. It is estimated that at least a million people in Scotland are subject to higher fees, longer delivery times or even refusal of service. The issue is most severe in island communities and the Highlands where charges can be as high as £18.60 per delivery and delivery times 3 days later than other parts of the UK. Many online businesses use private delivery firms who are not subject to the same service obligations as Royal Mail. This inquiry seeks to investigate: The extent and level of higher delivery charges in Scotland, and which areas are most affected. Whether consumers in Scotland receive clear information about delivery charges. The reasons why higher delivery charges are charged in parts of Scotland. Whether delivery charges reflect the real economic costs of delivering goods in more remote parts of Scotland. What options exist for reducing or eliminating delivery charges in Scotland. Tell the Scottish Affairs Committee how online charges affect you: Share your experience on our forum at MoneySavingExpert
Where it stands
The inquiry is closed, opened 16 January 2018.
The committee has not published a report yet.
Evidence
- 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 27 February 2018
Recent activity
- Letter to the Chair from Andrew Griffiths MP regarding delivery charges, 29 June 201810 July 2018, Correspondence
- Letter to the Chair from Andrew Griffiths MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, regarding delivery charges, 25 April 20181 May 2018, Correspondence
- Letter from the Chair to the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility on delivery charges, 15 March 201815 March 2018, Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions
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| Date | Session and witnesses | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2018 |
Oral evidence session
No witnesses recorded
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Correspondence
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| Published | Direction | Letter |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2018 | From committee | Letter to the Chair from Andrew Griffiths MP regarding delivery charges, 29 June 2018 |
| 1 May 2018 | From committee | Letter to the Chair from Andrew Griffiths MP, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility, regarding delivery charges, 25 April 2018 |
| 15 Mar 2018 | To committee | Letter from the Chair to the Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Corporate Responsibility on delivery charges, 15 March 2018 |
| 28 Feb 2018 | From committee | Letter to the Chair from Douglas Ross MP about delivery charges, 27 November 2017 |