South Devon MP Caroline Voaden continues to push for a banking hub in Totnes, questioning a Treasury Minister in Parliament.
blockSizeMs Voaden asked if new regulation is needed to help rural areas retain face-to-face banking services, noting that the Financial Conduct Authority only protects access to cash.
There is no government body overseeing access to face-to-face banking services, meaning these could be lost.
Lloyds Banking Group will prevent customers from cashing cheques at Post Offices from January next year.
Author's summary: MP Caroline Voaden campaigns for a banking hub in Totnes.