Written Question·Treasury·UIN 114517
Bank Services: Coastal Areas and Rural Areas
Tabled: 20 February 2026
Answered: 26 February 2026
Question
Anna Gelderd
Labour — South East Cornwall
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to improve access to everyday banking services for residents and small businesses in rural and coastal communities in the context of high street bank branch closures.
Answer
Lucy RigbyBanking is changing, with many customers benefitting from the convenience and flexibility of managing their finances remotely. However, Government understands the importance of face-to-face banking to communities and is committed to supporting sufficient ...
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