Written Question·Treasury·UIN 103469

Bank Services: Post Offices

Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Named Day

Question

Helen Morgan

Liberal DemocratNorth Shropshire

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions her Department has held with Lloyds Banking Group regarding its decision to remove cheque deposit services from Post Offices under Banking Framework 4.

Answer

Lucy Rigby
The Government recognises the important role the Post Office plays in providing essential banking services, particularly in rural areas. The Post Office Banking Framework allows personal and business customers to withdraw and deposit cash, check their bal...

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