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Wednesday 20th February 2019 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Luke Graham.

[Luke Graham (Ochil and South Perthshire) (Con)]

indicated dissent.

[Mr Speaker]

A bout of shyness has afflicted the hon. Gentleman.

--- Later in debate ---

[Mel Stride]

As I have already outlined, these are commercial decisions to be taken by Santander and other banks. We have supported the access to banking protocol, which sets out clear measures that banks must take when they do close branches, to ensure that local customers are supported.

[Luke Graham (Ochil and South Perthshire) (Con)]

As my right hon. Friend said, some of these decisions are commercial ones, on which the Government cannot intervene. However, they can intervene more on the Post Office side. Will he meet me to discuss access to cash and the campaign that Which? is running, as well as how we can support the communities impacted by bank closures, such as Comrie and Alloa in my constituency?

[Mel Stride]

Yes.