Bank Services: Post Offices
Commons · Question 108045 · Tabled 23 Jan 2026 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Andrew Snowden
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
Answered by Blair McDougall, 2 Feb 2026
The 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...