HC Deb 10 July 2001 vol 371 cc459-60W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what plans the Government have to ensure that customers of banks and building societies which are not participating members of the Universal Bank are able to withdraw cash from post offices free of charge. [2361]

Mr. Alexander

[holding answer 5 July 2001]: We are continuing discussions with banks and building societies not party to the Memorandum of Understanding on universal banking services.