ATM MACHINES AND PENSIONS

Early day motion 253, tabled 1 December 2004 by Michael Weir (Scottish National Party). Signed by 28 members.

That this House notes that the Halifax Bank of Scotland has sold a large number of its ATM machines to Cardpoint, which is in the process of introducing charges on the machines so purchased; believes that other banks may be reaching similar deals; notes that many pensioners and benefit recipients regularly use such machines due to Government policy of direct transfer of benefits and pensions and the closure of sub-post offices; believes that the charges levied by such machines represent a significant amount for those on pensions and benefits; and calls upon the Government to take urgent action to ensure that pension and benefit recipients are not charged fees for access to funds through such machines.

Signatures by party: Labour 14, Liberal Democrat 7, Scottish National Party 4, Plaid Cymru 2, DUP 1.