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Bank Services: Post Offices

Commons · Question 103469 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 12 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

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

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 12 Jan 2026

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...