HC Deb 07 July 2003 vol 408 c603W
Dr. Cable

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what recent discussions he has had with(a) HSBC, (b) the Royal Bank of Scotland, (c) the Halifax Bank of Scotland and (d) Abbey National concerning the provision of banking services in the Post Office; and if he will make a statement. [119841]

Mr. Pond

None. The provision of banking services at the Post Office is a matter for Post Office Ltd. However, the Government are keen that as many accounts as possible should be accessible at Post Office branches.