Petition · past parliament
look into Royal mail/Parcelforce, handling charges
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
The high cost of Royal mail/Parcelforce, charging excessive amounts for so called handling and holding fees.. . how can they justify charging £8 for an item from america that costs the same or less..
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This is the responsibility of Royal Mail and Parcelforce, not Parliament or the Government.
Timeline
| 10 Mar 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Mar 2016 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Mar 2016
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.