Post Office Scandal and Compensation

The transcript discusses the ITV drama 'Mr. Bates vs. the Post Office', which tells the true story of Alan Bates and the post office scandal. Bates discovered system errors that led to wrongful accusations of fraud against sub postmasters. Despite initial denial and arrogance from the post office, a legal battle ensued, exposing the truth. The discussion highlights the challenges in obtaining compensation and the public's reaction to the scandal.

What is the main focus of the ITV drama 'Mr. Bates vs. The Post Office'?

• The history of the post office

• A scandal involving post office operators

• The life of a postmaster

• A fictional crime story

What did Alan Bates discover shortly after the new system went live?

• A surplus of funds

• A shortage of 6,000 pounds

• A new feature in the system

• An error in his calculations

How did the post office initially respond to Alan Bates' concerns?

• They compensated him

• They provided additional training

• They ignored his concerns

• They immediately fixed the issue

What was the post office's attitude towards the system's issues according to Alan Bates?

• They were unaware of any issues

• They blamed the postmasters

• They were eager to fix it

• They were in denial

What did Alan Bates believe was the main fault of the post office's handling of the system?

• Poor training

• Lack of funding

• Arrogance and ignorance

• Too much complexity

How many postmasters were prosecuted between 1999 and 2015?

• 500

• 800

• 700

• 600

What was the outcome of the legal battles led by Alan Bates?

• The postmasters were compensated immediately

• The truth was exposed

• The system was replaced

• The post office won

What did Alan Bates refuse in protest of the post office scandal?

• An OBE

• A financial settlement

• A public apology

• A promotion

How many different compensation schemes are in place for the affected postmasters?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

What is the main issue with the current compensation system according to Alan Bates?

• Lack of funds

• Bureaucratic delays

• Insufficient compensation

• Complex legal requirements