EDM 1489: Proposed closure of Drumchapel Post Office

That this House notes with concern the proposed closure of Drumchapel Post Office in the Glasgow West constituency; understands that Postmaster Christopher Allan, who took over the Hecla Avenue Post Office branch in Drumchapel shopping centre six years ago, has been given notice of plans to relocate the branch to another area; recognises that the plans are currently under review, and that over 4,000 people have signed a petition in support of Mr Allan and the Post Office branch; further notes that Mr Allan has dedicated over 19 years of his life to the Post Office and was recently awarded compensation as a victim of the Horizon IT scandal; commends Mr Allan for transforming the Hecla Avenue branch, which, under his care, has improved its local footfall from 800 to 2,200 customers a week; and also notes that its closure would result in the loss of a family business and an asset to the Drumchapel community.