Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support financial inclusion for blind and partially-sighted people.

The Government works closely with regulators, industry, and consumer groups to promote financial inclusion. The Economic Secretary recently invited the Royal Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to attend the latest Financial Inclusion Policy Forum for a discussion of accessibility issues and consideration of what further action can be taken.

The Government is also currently legislating to protect access to cash, while many firms offer services to make everyday banking and payments interfaces, including ATMs and Point of Sale terminals, more accessible for consumers.

Importantly, all service providers, including banks and building societies are bound under the Equality Act 2010 to make reasonable adjustments, where necessary, in the way they deliver their services.