Closure of bank branches in Kinross

Early day motion 387, tabled 27 April 2020 by John Nicolson (Scottish National Party). Signed by 7 members.

That this House notes with concern the decision of TSB and Bank of Scotland to close their branches in Kinross; further notes that Kinross has already lost a number of bank branches in recent years and that Kinross-shire is set to become the first county in Scotland to be left without a single bank branch; notes that surrounding towns and villages in Kinross-shire depend upon these branches for business and personal banking services; acknowledges that not everyone has access to online banking and can’t always travel the extra distance to alternative branches due to transport and mobility issues; further notes that the decision is at odds with increased demand due to Kinross's growing population; and urges the Government to work with banks to ensure that nobody in Kinross-shire is left to suffer from financial exclusion.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 6, Liberal Democrat 1.