HC Deb 18 December 2000 vol 360 c36W
Sir Peter Emery

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what progress has been made on plans for a universal bank for the Post Office. [142694]

Mr. Byers

The Post Office and the banks are working together to develop the concept of universal banking services.

Mr. Page

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans he has to cap the number of people who may hold a basic bank account with the universal banking services. [142959]

Mr. Alan Johnson

[holding answer 15 December 2000]: There are no plans to cap the number of people who may hold a basic bank account.

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