Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ben Spencer and Lucy Rigby

Tuesday 8th September 2026 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Rigby]

I want to be really clear about this: people who need in-person banking must be able to access essential services, including those in rural communities. That is exactly why I commissioned the independent review on access to banking services, which will gather data about current access to banking services. It is the Government’s intention for there to be a power in the Financial Services and Markets Bill to allow the Government to act on that review.

[Dr Ben Spencer (Runnymede and Weybridge) (Con)]

In his previous role, the Chancellor demonstrated that he is a man of principle who is able to advocate for change, even when politically difficult. Where the evidence shows that Labour policies are harming businesses and jobs, will he also advocate a change of course?