Written Question·Treasury·UIN 103470

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 assessment her Department has made of the potential impact on access to banking services of Lloyds Banking Group’s decision to discontinue cheque deposit services at Post Offices from 31 December 2025.

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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