§ Dr. CableTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the high street banks which(a) are working with the Post Office to develop the concept of Universal Banking services and (b) have declined to do so. [138513]
§ Mr. Byers[holding answer 16 November 2000]: The Post Office is working with the High Street banks, other financial institutions, the British Bankers' Association and the Building Societies Association to develop the concept of Universal Banking services. No bank has declined to do so.