Written questions

Bank Services: Post Offices

Commons · Question 116 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 21 May 2026

Question

Asked by Damian Hinds

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment has she made of the potential merits of standardising cash and banking services in the next iteration of the Banking Framework between Post Office and the banking industry.

Answer

Answered by Rachel Blake, 21 May 2026

The Government is committed to ensuring that people who need in-person banking and access to cash, including vulnerable customers and those with specific needs, can continue to access essential services. That is why, as announced on the 14 May, the Govern...