Oral Question·Treasury
“What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of access to banking services in rural areas.”
Tabled: 29 October 2025Answered: 4 November 2025
Asked by
Caroline Voaden
Liberal Democrat — South Devon
Answering Minister
the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Answer from Hansard
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Lucy Rigby)
The Government understand the importance of in-person banking to communities, and we are working closely with industry to roll out 350 banking hubs across the United Kingdom. More than 240 hubs have been announced so far, and more than 180 are already open. I know that that includes two in the hon. Member’s constituency, and I look forward to our upcoming meeting to discuss her constituents’ banking needs.