BARCLAYS BANK, NEYLAND

Early day motion 30, tabled 17 November 1999 by Jackie Lawrence (Labour). Signed by 42 members.

That this House condemns the decision by Barclays Bank to close its branch in Neyland in Pembrokeshire, which will leave this community of around 4,000 people without a branch bank within the town; believes that Barclays have a responsibility to all their customers, and they should understand that for small retail businesses, the elderly, infirm and those without use of a private car, travelling to the nearest neighbouring town of Pembroke Dock, involving the cost of the Cleddau Bridge toll, to access banking facilities is not a realistic or convenient option; and calls upon the Government to seek ways to encourage commercial banking organisations to maintain local access to basic banking facilities.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Plaid Cymru 2, Labour/Co-operative 1, Liberal Democrat 1.