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==Errors==

It is important that potential users be aware that the PAF contains errors (sources:— personal correspondence between theThe Royal Mail andacknowledge someonethis living at an address affected (that particular error affects postcode CR7 8JH); also http://www.postcomm.gov.uk/policy-and-consultations/consultations/postcode-address-file--changing-postal-addresses/PAFCODERESPONSES.pdf; also the Royal Mail publishespublish forms for submitting error reports, so obviously knows that errors exist). A very small number of addresses are not listed correctly, and others (especially new developments) may not be listed at all for a period of time.

These errors can irritate people, as they sometimes find that mail order companies and the like who believe the PAF to be error free will refuse to do business with them (sources as above).

Sources: personal correspondence between the Royal Mail and someone living at an address affected (that particular error affects postcode CR7 8JH); also [http://www.postcomm.gov.uk/policy-and-consultations/consultations/postcode-address-file--changing-postal-addresses/PAFCODERESPONSES.pdf];

==See also==