BANK ACCOUNTS

Early day motion 956, tabled 22 February 2007 by Colin Breed (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 54 members.

That this House deplores the practice of high street banks arbitrarily giving notice to customers to close their bank accounts for requesting an explanation of bank charges which have been levied; and calls upon the banks to cease this practice forthwith and comply with the banking code.

Signatures by party: Labour 27, Liberal Democrat 18, Conservative 2, DUP 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1, Scottish National Party 1.