Murdo has raised concerns over the removal of Rural Carriage of Services of Royal Mail, which comes into effect on June 30.
He feels this move will have a detrimental impact on village shops and local residents in rural areas, especially for elderly and infirm people.
Commenting, Murdo said: “I am very concerned about the impact of this decision by the Royal Mail. This is why I have written to both the Royal Mail and the UK Government to seek further answers on the move to remove the Rural Carriage of Goods Service. Our concern is that in rural areas, many recipients of this service are elderly, infirm and/or disabled. And some do not have the use of a car. As a consequence, this service is vital to them.
“I am also concerned to be told that there appears to be little, or no consultation on this decision. I have written to the Royal Mail and Kevin Hollinrake, Minister of State in the Department of Business and Trade, to ask what, if anything, can be done to address these concerns.”
