BARCLAYS BANK CLOSURES IN CLEADON AND EAST BOLDON

Early day motion 501, tabled 9 March 2000 by Stephen Hepburn (Labour). Signed by 26 members.

That this House deplores the closures of Barclays Bank, Cleadon Village, and East Boldon without any consultation with users; community leaders and other sectors within these communities; expresses dismay at the lack of responsibility for the elderly, disabled and those without transport; and calls upon the Government to institute a formal consultation procedure which would examine the consequences of such closures and ensure that adequate banking services are available to meet the needs of customers within their own community.

Signatures by party: Labour 22, Plaid Cymru 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Unknown 1.