NON-CHARGING ATMS

Early day motion 203, tabled 24 November 2009 by John Robertson (Labour). Signed by 105 members.

That this House expresses its concern at the proposals of high street banks to end non-charging cash machines; is concerned that this is a particular problem for people whose state benefits are paid into their bank accounts, and who are therefore charged simply for receiving their benefits; calls on the high street banks to guarantee the future of free withdrawal facilities, especially at ATMs in disadvantaged areas; and further calls on the Government to use their influence to dissuade the banking sector from a policy that is tantamount to collective punishment, and a tax on the poor who will take out small amounts of money on a frequent basis.

Signatures by party: Labour 67, Liberal Democrat 23, Conservative 3, DUP 3, Independent 3, Scottish National Party 2, Independent Labour 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1, UUP 1.