BANKS AND THEIR CUSTOMERS

Early day motion 86, tabled 24 November 1999 by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 67 members.

That this House condemns plans by high street banks to institutionalise charges for use of cashpoint machines for customers of other banks; notes that the need to use competitors' facilities is being increasingly forced upon customers by the closure of many small branches; believes banks should take further action to give their customers a fairer deal by reducing both the time they take to clear cheques and their high rates for Visa and Mastercard; congratulates the Daily Express on their campaign for a better deal for bank customers; and calls on the Government to consider legislative action if the banks insist on their plans for charges for access to cashpoint machines.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 11, Labour/Co-operative 6, Conservative 2, Plaid Cymru 1, UUP 1.