Alan Bates sees ‘no end’ to Post Office scandal as payout targets missed

Alan Bates told the business and trade select committee that the lack of progress is ‘very disappointing’. Photograph: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA

Alan Bates, who has led the campaign for justice for post office operators, has told MPs that he can see “no end” to the scandal, as the government admitted it was still failing to meet its own targets on payouts.

In evidence to the cross-party business and trade committee, Bates, who rejected an initial “cruel” offer of compensation, said his claim for financial redress “still sat there”.