§ Mr. DrewTo ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions if he will make a statement on his involvement on progress towards the operation of the Universal Bank. [8491]
§ Mr. DarlingThe Government are committed to sustaining a national network of post offices. One of the initiatives that is being put in place to deliver this is Universal Banking Services. I am co-ordinating the work to modernise the payment of pensions, benefits and Tax Credits along with the introduction of banking services through post offices.