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Mary Robinson Excerpts
Tuesday 16th October 2018

(6 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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Well, anyway, the House is consumed by a state of jollity, and that is always much to be encouraged. Finally, I call Mary Robinson.

Mary Robinson Portrait Mary Robinson (Cheadle) (Con)
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As increasing numbers of high street banks are closing, post offices offer a potential solution for communities suddenly left without a branch facility. However, sub-postmasters are not yet able to carry out the full range of transactions that customers expect. What can the Minister do to help our post offices, which are vital to the survival of our high streets, to perform the banking functions that have been recommended?