Written questions

Bank Services: Visual Impairment

2026-05-17 · Treasury · 1894 · Official question

Sir John Hayes

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the absence of in-person banking services in (a) South Holland and the Deepings constituency and (b) Lincolnshire on blind and partially sighted people.

Answer

Banking is changing, with many customers benefitting from the convenience and flexibility of managing their finances remotely. However, the Government recognises that these changes may have resulted in detriment for some customers, particularly those who ...