BARCLAY'S BANK CLOSURE IN EARBY

Early day motion 494, tabled 8 March 2000 by Gordon Prentice (Labour). Signed by 32 members.

That this House is dismayed at the decision of Barclays Bank to close its branch in Earby, a town of 5,000 people; recognises that the branch appears to be well-used and is always busy; urges Barclays to listen to those who desperately want to retain the only bank left in the town; and calls on Barclays to reconsider their entire strategy which involves the wholesale closure of banks in small communities across the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 28, Plaid Cymru 2, Liberal Democrat 1, Unknown 1.