Written Question·Department for Business and Trade·UIN 108047
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 plans he has to review the Post Office banking framework to ensure that essential services such as cheque deposits remain available to local communities.
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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