Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 108045
Bank Services: Post Offices
Tabled: 23 January 2026
Answered: 2 February 2026
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the withdrawal of cheque deposit services from Post Office branches on rural businesses.
Answer
Blair McDougallThe Government recognises the important role the Post Office plays in providing essential banking services, particularly in rural areas. We welcome Banking Framework 4, which allows personal and business customers to withdraw and deposit cash, check their...
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