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Recommendation 18

18 Acknowledged

Letter of Support assures against Post Office financial risks and inability to meet liabilities.

Conclusion
The Letter of Support also provides assurances for other financial risks that, were they to crystallise, may result in the Post Office not being able to meet its liabilities as they fall due.31
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the committee's conclusion that the Letter of Support provides assurances for Post Office financial risks and commits to writing to the Committee in Autumn 2025 with an update.
Government Response Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
3.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Autumn 2025 3.2 The department will write to the Committee in Autumn 2025, following the publication of this Treasury Minute.