BANK CLOSURES IN RURAL AREAS

Early day motion 436, tabled 11 September 2015 by Mark Williams (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 29 members.

That this House is concerned at the number of bank branches that are being closed across rural areas; is alarmed at the large areas of rural Britain without access to a local bank branch; recognises the limitations of many of the alternatives, such as provision of mobile banking facilities, the Post Office and telephone and internet banking; believes that the provision of accessible banking is an integral part of social inclusion, with a particular impact on the elderly and small businesses; and calls on the Government to encourage the banking sector to maintain a network of bank branches in rural communities.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 17, Labour 3, DUP 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, Independent 1, UUP 1.