HC Deb 07 November 2000 vol 356 c125W
Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimate he has made of(a) the setting up costs and (b) the annual running costs of the Universal Bank. [136708]

Mr. Byers

The Post Office and the High Street banks are working together to develop Universal Banking services. An announcement on costs will be made in due course.