Re the bold bit. I wasn't trying to create a whole new system. Simply commenting that we Should be trying to stop "a lot of oldies" need to go out unnecessarily.
I don't really agree with simply accepting the bit in bold. It's somewhat like accepting granddad is racist because back in his day it was OK. If the post office is their only way then I concede they need to stay open. Like I said. I wasn't sure how they collect them (pension/benefits) .
Id imagine utility suppliers know how much people use with these meters. A simple government directive not to cut power would solve one problem though.
I never said it was OK, and my last paragraph agreed with you it needs to change.
My point is about timing, think about it logically, every day is a different pension day for some:
Day 1 - Government announce Post Offices to shut from X.
X + 1 Pensioner needs cash, so, without having contacted pensioner for bank details (extra work for someone) pensioner needs to visit bank (unnecessary journey) how long until acct opened (more work on bank staff)
Acct details to be posted out (how long and more work on postie) etc etc
X + 2 Same as above, different pensioner.
So finally, I agree with your point, but suggest it is one problem that doesn’t need solving at this current time.
Lots and lots of people are struggling day to day in this Country, no matter what you see on tv not everyone on benefits has internet, PC, Sky and an Iphone.