§ Sir Sydney ChapmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions when the(a) universal bank and (b) development funding for credit unions will be in place. [120595]
§ Malcolm Wicks[holding answer 23 June 2003]: Universal banking at post offices was introduced, as planned, on 1 April 2003.
The development funding for credit unions is a matter for my right. hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.