Written Question·Treasury·UIN 82946

Bank Services: Small Businesses

Tabled: 17 October 2025
Answered: 23 October 2025
Named Day

Question

Gareth Thomas

Labour (Co-op)Harrow West

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will require banks to submit quarterly data on the number of small and medium sized business account (a) openings and (b) closures.

Answer

Lucy Rigby
The Government recognises the vital role financial services play in supporting millions of businesses across the UK, and believes all customers should be treated fairly by banks and have access to the financial services they need. This is why the Governme...

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