Written question asked by Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 16 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 October 2003. It was answered by Anne McGuire (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2003 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what recent discussions he has held with (a) the Royal Bank of Scotland, (b) Halifax Bank of Scotland and (c) Clydesdale Bank concerning the provision of banking services in the Post Office; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: John Thurso: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent discussions he has held with (a) the Royal Bank of Scotland, (b) Halifax Bank of Scotland and (c) Clydesdale Bank concerning the provision of banking services in the Post Office; and if he will make a statement. [133526] Mrs. McGuire: No recent discussions have taken place between Scottish banks and the Scotland Office on this subject. Scotland Office Ministers have taken a specific interest in the provision of banking services in Scotland and have also had discussions with Post Office Ltd. in relation to this. Discussions are on-going between the Post Office and the banks to improve the level of services currently offered.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 133526; 412 c129W;412 c137W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Bank services Post offices Scotland HBOS Royal Bank of Scotland Clydesdale Bank
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk