Commenting on the announcement that Haddington Post Office is on a list of 115 branches at potential risk of closure, Martin Whitfield MSP said:

“The inclusion of Haddington Post Office on this list of branches at risk of closure is a real shock and will be of great concern to the town and the residents who rely on it.

“I appreciate that the Post Office is exploring various options for the 100 plus branches listed but am dismayed that Haddington is one of them.

“A good post office branch is essential for a busy and growing town like Haddington and I will be doing everything possible to help ensure the branch remains open.”