Motion text
That this House commends Clydesdale Bank for cancelling all planned branch closures until further notice; notes that TSB bank has ignored attempts to discuss, and is committed to, continuing with closing its branch in Tain; acknowledges that bank branches are indispensable in cash-based economies; further acknowledges that branch closures will cut off communities from accessing cash; further notes that the Government’s suggested solution to use online banking is inappropriate due to poor broadband infrastructure in the Highlands; calls on the Government to intervene and prevent TSB and other Banks to cancel branch closures until further notice.
Signatures (8)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Stone, Jamie
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
5 May 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 May 2020
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 May 2020
Carmichael, Mr Alistair
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
7 May 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
11 May 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
11 May 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.