As banks and cash machines across the country are closed, Lilian urges the Government to ensure that everyone can access their cash.
Lilian Greenwood MP: My constituents at Lark Hill rely on the retirement village’s ATM to access cash. While I am delighted that proposals for its removal have been withdrawn, residents will now face a fee.
Does the right honourable Lady agree that everyone, especially older and disabled people, should be able to obtain cash safely and securely, and free of charge, in places that they can reach independently? Can we have a debate about Link and community access to cash?
Penny Mordaunt MP, Leader of the House of Commons: I congratulate the honourable Lady on the success of her campaign.
There is a very clear responsibility to ensure that people have free access to cash. Many people rely on it, and it is critical for certain community groups.
I will ensure that the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has heard her concerns, and that officials contact her office with advice about the courses of action open to her to insist that ATMs are reasonably dispersed across her constituency.