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Wednesday 6th June 2018 Commons Chamber

[Stuart Andrew]

As the right hon. Gentleman will know, we made some changes in the Budget, which were announced by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor, following the raising of many of the issues. I should also point out that the Scottish Government do have powers of their own; if they feel they should make further discretionary payments to individuals in Scotland, they have the powers to do so. They have not done so yet.

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

8. What steps he has taken to respond to recent concerns on the closure of RBS bank branches in Scotland.

[The Secretary of State for Scotland (David Mundell)]

I have met RBS to discuss its decision and made it clear that its plans are disappointing for customers and communities across Scotland.

[Luke Graham]

Yesterday, I, along with other Members of this House, met representatives from RBS to voice the frustration of our constituents about how they have been treated by RBS. Will my right hon. Friend meet me to see what more can be done to pressure RBS to think again about its branch closure scheme in constituencies such as mine?