POL00162568 - Email from Mark Davies to Simon Carter, James Millen and cc’ing Melanie Corfield re: Panorama

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From: Mark R Daviesf.

Sent: Fri 07/08/2015 7:48:42 AM (UTC)
To: €

Ce: Melanie Corfield _

Subject: Panorama

Simon, James.

As you will know Panorama is planning a programme on the Post Office and the Horizon computer system on August 17. We have
issued a very strong rebuttal and statement.

I understand that Fujitsu has issued a short line to the programme and I understand why. But as you will know the programme plans
to feature a whistleblower who will make allegations which we are unsighted on except in broad terms.

I wanted to get a sense from you as to how you plan to respond: will you put someone up to deal with media generated off the back of
a Panorama? I am concerned that however far fetched the allegations they could be regarded as "new" and a detailed rebuttal will be
necessary.

Can you let me know your thoughts? We might also look to have a call today or next week?

Best wishes
Mark

Mark Davies
Communications and Corporate Affairs Director
Post Office Ltd

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