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Commons · Question 6395 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 9 Jun 2026

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Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the extent to which the current banking hub assessment process takes account of (a) public transport availability, (b) journey times, (c) geographic barriers, (d) seasonal population

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Answered by Rachel Blake, 9 Jun 2026

The way people across the UK use retail banking services has changed significantly, with many customers now choosing to bank online. In response, banks and building societies have reshaped their branch networks, reflecting changing customer preferences. H...