Written questions

Bank Services: Post Offices

Commons · Question 103470 · Tabled 6 Jan 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 12 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Helen Morgan

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

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...