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Letter Boxes (Positioning) 2025-06-11

11 June 2025 · 2 other contributors

Opened by Anneliese Midgley Lab Knowsley

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At a glance

Anneliese Midgley raised concerns about letter boxes (positioning) 2025-06-11 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Proposes the Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill to amend building regulations based on British Standard EN 13724:2013.
  • Emphasises health and safety concerns for postal workers due to dog attacks and back injuries from low-level letter boxes.
  • Cites over 1,000 finger injuries and more than 18,000 back-related injuries recorded by Royal Mail.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Anneliese Midgley Lab Knowsley

Proposes the Letter Boxes (Positioning) Bill to amend building regulations to require letter boxes in new buildings and new front doors to be positioned according to British Standard EN 13724:2013. Emphasises the health and safety concerns for posties due to dog attacks and back injuries from low-level letter boxes, citing over 1,000 incidents of finger injuries in five years and more than 18,000 back-related injuries recorded by Royal Mail in a single year. Estimates that implementing this standard would save the NHS and public services millions annually.

Other contributors (2)
  • Anneliese Midgley Lab Knowsley

    Argues for raising letter box height to at least 70 cm from ground level, highlighting examples of dog attacks on posties including cases where fingers were severed. Supports the move as a cost-saving measure and health initiative, noting that it is supported by Royal Mail and has cross-party support.

  • Madam Deputy Speaker Ms Nusrat Ghani

    Expresses personal interest in the legislation due to frequent leafleting experiences. Shows support for the bill's proposal without detailed critique or opposition.

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