§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has made to the Chief Executive of Barclays Bank concerning its policy of closing banks in small towns and rural areas; and if he will make a statement. [116130]
§ Dr. Jack CunninghamTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has made to Barclays Bank plc about their branch closure policy; what reply he has received; and if he will make a statement. [115996]
§ Miss Melanie Johnson[holding answer 24 March 2000]: I refer my hon. Friend and my right hon. Friend to the reply given on 20 March 2000, Official Report, column reference 444–45W.