That the Parliament notes with concern the reported decision by the Lloyds Banking Group to close 11 Bank of Scotland branches between June and July 2026, including the Rutherglen branch; understands that this is the latest in a series of bank closures across the UK; believes that these closures will have a significant impact on local residents, businesses and organisations that depend on high street banks for cash access and essential banking services, particularly older people, disabled people, small businesses and charities; considers that the closure of banks is hugely detrimental to the viability of local high streets, and notes the calls on the Lloyds Banking Group to reconsider its decision.
Supported by:
Alasdair Allan, Colin Beattie, Stephanie Callaghan, Annabelle Ewing, Christine Grahame, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, John Mason, Paul McLennan, Audrey Nicoll, Kevin Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Elena Whitham