Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many bank branches have closed in the United Kingdom during the past year; and where they were located.

The Government does not collect information relating to bank branch closures.

Part of the Government’s long term economic plan is to ensure that banks serve all sections of society. The Government is committed to increasing competition to deliver innovation and good financial products and services for all bank customers.

The Economic Secretary to the Treasury recently chaired a roundtable with senior representatives from UK banks and building societies to explore what more can be done to make sure that customers, wherever they live, have access to the banking services they need.