HC Deb 02 May 2000 vol 349 c84W
Mr. Lansley

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what representations she has received in relation to her role as Chair of the Ministerial Group on Rural Affairs concerning the loss of banking and postal services in rural areas. [119981]

Marjorie Mowlam

On the issue of banking I refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Economic Secretary on 20 March 2000,Official Report, column 445W. I have received a number of representations, which I have discussed with ministerial colleagues as appropriate.