John Lamont
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(7 months, 3 weeks ago)
Commons Chamber Mr Speaker
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Mr Speaker 
        
    
        
    
        We must wish Billy well. He is the greatest convert from rugby union who came to rugby league. Nobody has ever scored tries like Billy Boston.
 John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con)
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            John Lamont (Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk) (Con) 
        
    
        
    
        May we have a debate on access to banking services in small towns and rural communities? For years, big banks have treated loyal customers very badly�they have shut branches and reduced services, especially in more rural and remote areas, such as my constituency in the Scottish Borders�and last weekend I had to contact cash machine providers because Selkirk and Eyemouth ran out of cash. Will the Leader of the House back my call so that the residents of small towns and rural communities can get access to the cash and banking services they need?